"Luck of the Green"

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"