Delaware - 10" Quilt Block

The next block in our State Quilt Block Series is Delaware.  We'll be working with quarter-square and half-square triangles to create this block.

Sewing Instructions:

Step 1: Using a ruler and rotary cutter, cut the green and yellow 5-1/4" squares into four triangles as shown below:

Step 2: With right sides together, layer a yellow triangle on a green triangle.  Sew a 1/4" seam along the right  side as shown below.  Press seam toward the darker fabric.  Repeat once more for two yellow/green triangles.

Step 3:  With right sides together, layer a yellow triangle on a green triangle.  Sew a 1/4" seam along the left  side as shown below.  Press seam toward the darker fabric.  Repeat once more for two green/yellow triangles. 

Step 4:  Using a ruler and rotary cutter, cut each red 4-7/8" squares into two right triangles as shown below:

Step 5:  With right sides together, layer a red triangle on a green/yellow triangle.  Sew along the longest side using a 1/4" seam.  Press seam allowance toward the red fabric.  Repeat three times more for a total of four green/yellow/red squares.

Step 6:  Arrange the three-color squares, rectangles, and the center square as shown in Diagram 1.  With right sides together and using a scant 1/4" seam, sew together to form rows as shown in Diagram 2. Sew rows as shown in Diagram 3 to finish the block.