Burgoyne Surrounded Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ BEGINNER
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 15″ x 15″
This is a great block for the history enthusiast. The name refers to one of the most pivotal battles of the American Revolution. In 1777, the British tried to take control of strategic ground on the Hudson River. The approximately 6,200 soldiers, led by British General John Burgoyne, were surrounded by American troops, who forced them to surrender near Albany, New York, marking a major turning point in the war. In this eponymous block, the British are represented by the large, center squares, and the surrounding smaller squares represent the American forces. Be sure to check out our quilt of the same name for instructions on making this block into a quilt.
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with illustrations. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance. If working with directional prints, you may want to begin with more fabric than called for.
WOF = width of fabric
FABRIC:
Fabric A: ¼ yard white fabric
Fabric B: (1) 6″ x WOF strip red fabric
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (1) 5½” x WOF strip. Cut strip into:
• (4) 3½” x 5½” rectangles
• (8) 2½” x 3½” rectangles
• (2) 1½” x WOF strips. Cut (1) strip into:
• (1) 1½” x 13″ strip
• (2) 1½” x 7″ strips
• (4) 1½” x 2½” rectangles
• Reserve (1) 1½” x WOF strip for Step 3.
From Fabric B, cut:
• (1) 2½” x WOF strip. Cut strip into:
• (4) 2½” squares
• (2) 1½” x WOF strips. Cut (1) strip into:
• (2) 1½” x 13″ strips
• (1) 1½” x 7″ strip
• (1) 1½” square
• Reserve (1) 1½” x WOF strip for Step 3.
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, lay out (4) Fabric A 1½” x 2½” rectangles, (4) Fabric B 2½” squares, and (1) Fabric B 1½” square. Sew into strips. Sew strips together to make (1) Center Unit. 
Referring to Diagram 2, sew (1) Fabric B 1½” x 13″ strip to each side of (1) Fabric A 1½” x 13″ strip to make (1) Red Strip Set. Press to Fabric B. Cut (8) 1½”-wide Red Segments. Sew (1) Fabric A 1½” x 7″ strip to each side of (1) Fabric B 1½” x 7″ strip to make (1) White Strip Set. Cut (4) 1½”-wide White Segments. Lay out (2) Red Segments with (1) White Segment. Sew together to make (1) Nine-Patch Unit. Make 4. 
Referring to Diagram 3, join (1) Fabric A 1½” x WOF strip to (1) Fabric B 1½” x WOF strip. Press to Fabric B. Cut (12) 1½”-wide segments and (8) 2½”-wide segments. Lay out (2) 1½”-wide segments as shown. Sew together to make (1) Four-Patch Unit. Make 4. Paying attention to orientation, lay out (1) 1½”-wide segment with (2) 2½”-wide segments. Sew together to make (1) Side Unit. Make 4.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) Four-Patch Units, (4) Side Units, (4) Nine-Patch Units, (1) Center Unit, (8) Fabric A 2½” x 3½” rectangles, and (4) Fabric A 3½” x 5½” rectangles as shown in Diagram 4. Sew into rows. Sew rows together to make Burgoyne Surrounded Block. 
