Skill Level BEGINNER

Finished Size: 12˝ x 12˝

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Cutting Instructions:
Fabric 1
... 16 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (Piece 1A)
... 4 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (Piece 1B)
... 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" (Piece 1C)
Fabric 2, Red Print
... 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece 2D)
Fabric 3, Red
... 1 square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (Piece 3B)
... 8 rectangles 2 1/2" x 3 12" (Piece 3E)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of Piece 1A squares. Align squares with Piece 3E rectangle, top corners, right sides together (Diagram I). Sew on previously drawn line. Cut away excess fabric leaving 1/4" seam allowance. Make 8 total pieced rectangles.

Diagram I

Step 2. Referring to Diagram II, sew together 2 pieced rectangles, Piece 1B and Piece 2D to form corner unit. Make 4 total pieced squares.

Diagram II

Step 3. Referring to Diagram III for unit/piece placement guide, sew 3 rows using 4 corner units, 4 background strips, and red 2 1/2˝ square. Sew rows together to make Pieced Hearts Block.

Diagram III