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Quilt Block Pattern

Thistle Bloom

12" Finished Block
Advanced Beginner Level

Thistle Bloom

Cutting Instructions
1/4" seam allowance included in measurement
White - Fabric 1
... Piece A ... Cut 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
... Piece B ... Cut 8 squares 2" x 2"
... Piece C ... Cut 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"
... Piece D ... Cut 4 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
Dark Purple - Fabric 3
... Piece B ... Cut 20 squares 2" x 2"
... Piece D ... Cut 4 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
Green Print - Fabric 2
... Piece A ... Cut 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Medium Purple Print - Fabric 4

... Piece B ... Cut 8 squares 2" x 2"
... Piece C ... Cut 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"
... Piece E ... Cut 1 square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Light Purple - Fabric 5
... Piece C ... Cut 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"

Sub Unit Assembly
Pieced Square: On wrong side of lightest fabric, draw diagonal line using marking tool of your choice. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares. (Diagram 1)

Pieced Square Assembly Diagram
Diagram 1

Flying Geese Unit: Refer to Diagram 2 when assembling Flying Geese units.

Flying Geese Assembly Diagram
Diagram 2

Unit Assembly

Sub Unit 1 Assembly Diagram
Diagram 3
Sub Unit 2 Assembly Diagram
Diagram 4

Block Assembly

Block Assembly Diagram


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