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Quilt Block Pattern

Twelve Crowns

Size: 12" Finished
Intermediate Level

Twelve Crowns

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
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
Diagram II

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