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Mosaic Variation
I like this block...it uses simple HSTs which can be manipulated any way we want. I like this variation, so this is the one I chose. You will need 3 fabrics: a neutral background and 3 Medium/Darks. We will be making this one 12" finished.
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Posted: September 2001
Sample Quilt Layouts
Cut as follows:
| Fabric |
Cutting Information |
| Neutral Background |
Cut 8 4" squares |
| Medium/Dark#1 |
Cut 4 4" squares |
| Medium/Dark#2 |
Cut 4 4" squares |
Sewing Instructions:
- Mark the diagonal on the wrong side of the 4" squares of Background fabric.
- Match a square from step#1 to each Medium/Dark#1 squares with right sides together; stitch 1/4" on either side of the diagonal mark; cut apart on diagonal mark; press toward Medium/Dark#1.
- Match a square from step#1 to each Medium/Dark#2 squares with right sides together; stitch 1/4" on either side of the diagonal mark; cut apart on diagonal mark; press toward Medium/Dark#2.
- Square up all units to 3-1/2".
- Making 2 units: join HSTs as shown, pressing as arrows direct.
- Making 2 units: join HSTs as shown, pressing as arrows direct.
- Attach a unit from step#5 to a unit from step#6...make 2 new units, pressing seams either way.
- Join units from step#7 to create block.
- IMPORTANT: Please square up your finished block to be sure it is 12-1/2". If it is larger or smaller, check your seams and redo if necessary. If you do not check your measurements, your block may not join properly with other blocks easily to create a finished quilt.
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