Skill Level INTERMEDIATE

Finished Size 12" x 12"

Cutting Instructions

Background floral print
... 1A - 20 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... 1B - 2 squares 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"; sub cut diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles

Gold
... 2C - 4 squares 3 5/16" x 3 5/16"

Red print
... 3D - 1 square 6 3/16" x 6 3/16"
... 3E - 8 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Piecing the block

Step 1. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 1A, background floral print squares. Using Diagram I as a guide, layer Piece 1A and Piece 3E red print rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward arrow. Repeat for other end of rectangle. Make 8 Flying Geese units (Diagram only says 4, but you need 8).

Diagram I

Step 2. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 2C gold square. Using Diagram II as a guide, layer Piece 2C on upper right corner of Piece 3D red print square, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward gold. Repeat the steps for each corner of the square. Make 1.

Diagram II

Step 3. Using Assembly Diagram as a guide, piece units together to make rows. Piece rows together to make Gentleman's Fancy block.

Assembly Diagram