Swallow

#93 Swallow

I am doing this one a little bit different than the instructions also.  I think you will be an expert at half squares after this month. 

Cutting:

Background (Green)

• 7 - half squares that finish at 1 1/2" (2" strip with easy angle)
• 2 - 2" squares
• 1- 1 1/4" x 2 3/4"
• 1 - 1 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Swallow (Orange)

• 10-half squares that finish at 1 1/2" (2" strip with EA)
• 1- 3 1/2" square

Sewing:

Make 7 half squares measuring 2".  Square them up if necessary.  Sew the half squares together in pairs (see last illustration for pressing).  Sew a pair of half squares to both sides of the 3 1/2" square.  Add the remaining half squares and squares to the remaining pairs.  Join them to them to the top and bottom of the unit.

Sew the 1 1/4" X 2 3/4" rectangle to one of the short edges of the remaining triangle.  Add the remaining rectangle to other short edge.  Use your Easy Angle to square up the unit to a 3" finished half square (Line up with the 3 1/2" line and also the edges of the smaller triangle).  Join this piece to complete the 6 1/2" square.

It wouldn't be complete unless I asked you if yours measures 6 1/2"?