Skill Level BEGINNER

Finished Block Size
12" x 12"

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Cutting Instructions

Green batik (ring)
   4 rectangles 3½˝ x 6½˝
   8 squares 2˝ x 2˝
Pink novelty print (center)
   1 square 6½˝ x 6½˝
White print (corners)
   4 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝

Piecing the Block

1. Draw diagonal line on wrong side of green 2˝ square. Place marked square on pink 6½˝ square, right sides together, aligningraw edges (Diagram I). Sew on markedline; trim away and discard excess fabric.Open and press. Repeat on remaining cornersof pink square to make block center.



2. Using Step 1 technique, add 1 greensquare to white 3½˝ square to make piecedsquare (Diagram II). Make 4.



3. Sew 3 rows using pieced squares, green rectangles, and block center (Diagram III). Sew rows together to complete Folktale Circle Block.

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