12" x 12"
Small Shamrock Quilt
You will need:
8 Dk. Green Squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
5 Lt. Green Squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
9 Lt. Green Squares 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"
2 Dk. Green Squares 4" x 4"
2 Lt. Green Squares 4'" x 4"
One of the Lt. Green 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares cut down the
center diagonally. These will be used for the stem block.
Assembly:
Make 4 half square triangles using the Lt. Green and Dk. Green
4" x 4" squares.
With 3 of the Dk. Green 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares place the
9 Lt. Green 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" squares in 3 of the corners of the Dk. Green squares. Sew diagonally and trim to a 1/4" seam allowance..
Press toward the corner.
Take 1 of the Dk. Green 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares and the 2 Lt. Green
triangles to make the Shamrock stem.
Place 1 Lt. Green triangle on the Dk. Green square.
Right sides together.
As shown in diagram place triangle 1/2" away from Dk. Green corners.
Stitch 1/4" seam allowance along angled side. Trim to 1/4" seam
allowance. Press toward corner. Repeat with other triangle.
Lay squares out and sew them together.
Trim block to 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Layer with batting and backing fabric.
Quilt and bind as desired.
Hope you enjoy the " Luck of the Green"
