Hither & Yon Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 14″ x 14″
This unique design evokes visual movement from the on-point mirrored pinwheel units and uses three different solid fabrics. Consider using coordinating prints for the blue and light blue patches and a tone-on-tone neutral print in place of the white patches for added interest. This lovely block was designed by Nancy Cabot and was first printed in her column in the Chicago Tribune on September 10, 1936.
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.
HST = half-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: (1) 10″ x 17″ piece white fabric
Fabric B: (1) fat eighth (9″ x 22″) blue fabric
Fabric C: (1) 7½” x 11″ piece light blue fabric
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
Marking pencil
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (3) 4½” x 4½” squares
• (3) 43/8″ x 43/8″ squares
• (4) 3½” x 3½” squares
From Fabric B, cut:
• (3) 4½” x 4½” squares
• (4) 3½” x 3½” squares
From Fabric C, cut:
• (1) 5½” x 5½” square
• (1) 4⅜” x 4⅜” square
Instructional Video:
Fabrics are from the Tonga Rose Petal Batiks Collection by Timeless Treasures.
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (4) Fabric A 3½” squares. Place (1) marked square onto (1) Fabric B 3½” square. Sew ¼” seam allowance from each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) Small HST Units. Trim to 3″ each. Make 8. In the same manner, use (3) each Fabric A and Fabric B 4½” squares to make (6) Large HST Units. Trim to 4″ square.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) Small HST Units as shown in Diagram 2. Sew into rows. Sew rows together to make Top Left Pinwheel Unit measuring 5½” square. Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) remaining Small HST Units. Sew into rows. Sew rows together to make Bottom Right Pinwheel Unit. 
Referring to Diagram 3, lay out (2) Fabric A 4⅜” HSTs, (3) Large HST Units, and (1) Fabric C 4⅜” HST. Sew into rows. Sew rows together to make Corner Unit. Make 2. 
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (2) Fabric A 4⅜” HSTs, Top Left Pinwheel Unit, Bottom Right Pinwheel Unit, and (1) Fabric C 5½” square as shown in Diagram 4. Sew pieces together to make Block Center Row. 
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (2) Corner Units and Block Center Row. Sew Corner Units to both long edges of Block Center Row to complete Hither and Yon Block. 