Maple Leaf Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 12″ x 12″
Maple Leaf is lovely stitched in the warm colors of fall. Some quilters appliqué the stem on a square’s diagonal, but we assemble this block using all piecing methods.
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with diagrams. Basic quiltmaking supplies are assumed. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance.
HST = half-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: 6″ x 21″ strip solid white
Fabric B: 6″ x 25″ strip solid red
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (2) 5″ x 5″ squares
• (1) 4¾” x 4¾” square. Cut square in half diagonally to make 2 HSTs.
• (1) 4½” x 4½” square
From Fabric B, cut:
• (2) 5″ x 5″ squares
• (3) 4½” x 4½” squares
• (1) ⅞” x 7″ rectangle
Instructional Video:
Fabrics are from the Owl You Need is Love Collection by Dear Stella
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (2) Fabric A 5″ squares. Place (1) Fabric A marked square over (1) Fabric B 5″ square. Sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) HST Units. Trim to 4½” square. Make 4.
Referring to Diagram 2, sew Fabric A 4¾” HSTs to each side of Fabric B ⅞” x 7″ rectangle, matching centers. Trim to 4½” square to make Stem Unit.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) HST Units, (1) Stem Unit, (1) Fabric A 4½” square, and (3) Fabric B 4½” squares as shown in Diagram 3. Sew together into rows. Sew rows togetherto m ake Maple Leaf Block. 4½ “x 4½”