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Quilters Heaven
314 N Main

Granby, Mo. 64844
Phone  (417) 389-1135

Business Hours

Wed 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

WINTER FROST - NORTH WINDS

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CHEF'S NOTES:

Press and starch all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a scant 1/4" seam.

YIELD

12"  finished block

INGREDIENTS

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From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (16) 3½” squares

From fabric 2, cut:
{B} (4) 3½” x 6½” rectangles

From fabric 3, cut:
{B} (4) 3½” x 6½” rectangles

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE PARALLELOGRAMS

Draw a line corner to corner on the back of (1) 3½” Fabric 1 square.  Align it, right sides together, on (1) Fabric 2 rectangle.  Sew on the line.  Trim the seam to ¼” and press to Fabric 2.  Repeat with another Fabric 1 square, sewing it to the other end of the Fabric 2 rectangle, keeping the slant going in the same direction. Make 2.

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Repeat using Fabric 1 squares and the Fabric 3 rectangles.  Make 2.

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STEP 2. MAKE FLYING GEESE

Draw a line corner to corner on the back of (2) 3 ½” Fabric 1 squares.  Align (1) square, right sides together, on (1) Fabric 2 rectangle.  Sew on the line, trim and press towards Fabric 1.  Repeat with the other Fabric 1 square, ensuring the slant is going in the opposite direction, to create a Flying Geese unit. Make 2.

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Repeat using the Fabric 1 squares and Fabric 3 rectangles.  Make 2.

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STEP 3. ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Layout the block as shown.  Sew (1) Flying Geese unit to (1) Parallelogram unit.  Press towards the Parallelograms.  Sew all four units together to create the block.  

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Phone: 417-389-1135
Address: 314 N Main Granby, MO 64844.
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 10-5 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-4
Closed Sunday-Tuesday
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