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Twelve Crowns

Twelve Crowns

Size: 12" Finished
Intermediate Level

Cutting Instructions:
Red
1-A ... 1 square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
1-B ... 16 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
1-C ... 16 squares 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
Green
2-C ... 4 squares 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
2-D ... 4 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
2-E ... 4 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
2-F ... 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Background
3-B ... 12 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
3-C ... 12 squares 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
3-D ... 8 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
3-E ... 4 rectangles 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
3-G ... 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Pieced Square
On wrong side of background square 3C, draw diagonal line with the marking tool of your choice. Layer background square and red 1C square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares. Make 24 red/background and 8 green/red.

Diagram I

Step 2. Flying Geese Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 3D background squares. Layer Piece 3D square and Piece 2F green rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle (Diagram II). Make 4 background/green (large flying geese), make 4 red and green (1C & 2E) and make 4 background/red (1C&3E).

Diagram II

Twelve Crowns - Page 2

Step 3. Square in a Square Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 2D green square. Layer 2D square and upper right corner of Piece 1A red square, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Using Diagram III as a guide, repeat the steps for each corner of the square. Make 4.

Diagram III