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Cut list
4 – 3½” squares Light yellow
2 – 4” squares Light yellow
4 – 3½” squares Medium yellow
2 – 4” squares Medium yellow
6 – 3½” x 6 ½” rectangle of main background material
4 – 3½” squares main background material
Piecing
Flying geese
4 – 3½” squares Light yellow
4 – 3½” squares Medium yellow
4 – 3½” x 6 ½” rectangles of background material
In this case, due to the different point colors, we will be using the rectangle method for our flying geese. You could choose instead to do them as HST’s or whatever your preferred method for making flying geese. The final size for the goose will be 3½” x 6½” in prep for assembling into the block.
**** You will want to make sure the light and medium corners are in the same place on each goose and that you have them oriented properly. Double check that you have sewn them on correctly prior to cutting off the bonus HST by folding back the fabric to confirm its orientation.
1. Draw a diagonal line on the back of all 4 yellow blocks.
2. Align the square right sides together on the blue rectangle with the diagonal ending approximately in the center of the rectangle.
3. Sew on the line, trim off corner ¼” away from the sewn line.
a. If you would like, you can sew ½” away from your sewn line. Then cut between the 2 sewn lines. You will now have an extra HST for your stash.
4. Press the triangle to “rebuild” the rectangle.
5. Add the other yellow square in the opposite corner and repeat the process.
6. Trim to 3½” x 6½”
HST’s for center block
2 – 4” squares Light yellow
2 – 4” squares Medium yellow
1. Draw a diagonal line on the back of the light yellow blocks
2. Put a light and medium square right sides together
3. Sew ¼” from the line on both sides
4. Cut on the line
5. Press toward the medium side
6. Trim to 3 ½” square
Assembling the center block
1. Confirm the color placement then sew the first pair together, press toward the light side.
2. Repeat with the second pair
3. Confirming the placement one more time, sew the two pairs into a square.
4. Spin the center of the block by releasing a couple threads from the center. This will allow the center to lay flat. Press to the light side. The block should be nice and flat.
5. Trim to 6½” square
Assembling the Sarah’s Choice block
Top and bottom rows
1. Sew your corner squares to each end of 2 of your flying geese blocks
2. Press toward the flying goose block
Center row
3. Sew the remaining 2 flying goose blocks to the center block. You may want to pin the center where the seams will intersect so they meet nicely.
4. Press toward the flying goose blocks
Final assembly
1. Pin the top row to the center row. Pay particular attention to the intersections at each end of the goose block and its center with the central block.
2. Repeat with the bottom row
3. Stitch the block together
4. Square up your block to 12½” square
You’re done!!
