Arkansas Cross Roads This is a four patch block, and fairly simple. You will need four colors, ranging from light to dark, in the same color family. We'll call the colors dark, medium, light, and background. I used green prints and a solid pale green for the background. Your block should measure 12 1/2 inches when you are finished making it. From your dark and your medium cut a strip 3 1/2 by 14 inches From your background cut two 6 1/2 inch squares From your light cut four 3 1/2 inch squares First take your four light squares, and draw a line diagonally from one corner to the other. Place two on opposite corners of the 6 1/2 inch background squares. Sew on the drawn line. Trim 1/4 inch from the sewing line. Press towards the light corners, away from the background. Next take your dark and medium strips and place them right sides together. Sew a 1/4 inch seam. Press open toward the dark fabric, and then cut into four 3 1/2 inch units. You can now make the four patch blocks, and finally assemble the complete block. It should measure 12 1/2 inches when finished. Arkansas Cross Roads © Delaware Quilts August 2001 The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used or reproduced in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Updated October 28. 2022 |Home| Quilts| Blocks| Email|