Skill Level
CONFIDENT BEGINNER

Finished Block Size
9" x 9"

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Note: Due to construction method, these instructions make 2 Split Steps Blocks.

Cut
(in order listed)
Teal print and assorted lime print—cut from each:
   2 strips 1½˝ x 5˝
   2 strips 1½˝ x 3˝
White print
   2 strips 3˝ x 10˝
   2 strips 3˝ x 5˝
   1 square 3˝ x 3˝
Black print
   2 strips 3˝ x 10˝
   2 strips 3˝ x 5˝
   1 square 3˝ x 3˝

Sew

1. Referring to Diagram I-A, sew teal 1½˝ x 3˝ strips to sides of white 3˝ square. Sew teal 5˝ strips to top and bottom (Diagram I-B).

Stitch white 5˝ strips to sides (Diagram II-A).

2. Stitch white 10˝ strips to top and bottom (Diagram II-B) to make white/teal pieced square (Diagram III). In same manner, use black and lime fabrics to make black/lime pieced square.

3. Referring to Diagram IV-A, place rotary-cutting ruler on white pieced square, aligning edge of ruler with inner and outer corners of teal ‘box’ as well as corners of pieced square. Cut along edge of ruler, cutting square in half diagonally to make 2 white triangles.

In same manner, and aligning ruler with lime box corners, cut black square in half to make 2 black triangles (Diagram IV-B).

4. Note: To prevent distortion of patches, be sure to handle bias edges of triangles carefully. Aligning edges and seams of teal and lime boxes, stitch together 1 each white and black triangles to make Split Steps Block (Diagram V). Make 2. Trim to 9½˝ square if necessary.

Featured in Split Decision by Sandi Irish, McCall's Quick Quilts June/July 2012 issue.