WINTER FROST - NISSE'S MAGIC
CHEF'S NOTES:
Press and starch all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a scant 1/4" seam.
YIELD
12" finished block
INGREDIENTS
From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (4) 2” squares
{E} (2) 4½” squares
From fabric 2, cut:
{B} (8) 2” x 3” rectangles
{D} (8) 2½” squares
{F} (1) 4 ½” square
From fabric 3 cut:
{C} (4) 3” squares
{D} (8) 2½” squares
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. MAKE CORNER UNITS
Using A, (2) B, and C, assemble corner units as shown. Press to the dark side and then open. Make (4).
STEP 2. MAKE SQUARE IN SQUARE BLOCKS
Draw a diagonal line on the back of (2) Fabric 2 D squares and (2) Fabric 3 D squares. Place a light blue square on the upper left-hand side of Fabric 1 square E. Sew along the line, and trim ¼” away. Press out. Repeat on the remaining three corners as shown to create ssquare in a square unit. Make (4).
STEP 3. ASSEBMLE BLOCK
Combine units made in Steps 1-2, and teal square F together as shown to create Nisse’s Magic Block. Press seams open to reduce bulk. Block measures 12½” unfinished.