Clay's Choice For one 12 1/2 inch Clay's Choice block you need -     From your background cut a 14 by 3 1/2 inch strip and four 3 1/2 inch squares     From color three cut four 3 1/2 inch by 6 1/2 inch rectangles     From color four cut four 3 1/2 inch squares and a 14 by 3 1/2 inch strip Mark a diagonal line on the reverse of the 3 1/2 inch units. For one 6 1/2 inch Clay's Choice block you need-     From your background cut four 2 inch squares and a 2 by 8 inch strip     From color three cut four 3 1/2 inch by 2 inch rectangles     From color four cut four 2 inch squares and a 2 by 8 inch strip Mark a diagonal line on the reverse of the two inch squares. Place a background square right side down on top of a rectangle, with the diagonal line as shown. Sew on that diagonal line. Trim leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowance towards the color three fabric. Now sew a color four square on the other end of that same rectangle. Make sure your diagonal line is going in the right direction. Sew on the diagonal line, trim leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance, and press. Repeat with the remaining three rectangles. Next sew right sides together your long inch strips. Cut that strip into 3 1/2 inch segments. (For the 6 1/2 inch block, cut it in two inch segments) Sew together four units as shown here, and then sew the four units together as shown. Your Clay's Choice block should measure 12 1/2 inches. (Or 6 1/2) And here is my Clay's Choice block. This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern. The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Clay's Choice © Delaware Quilts April 2004 Updated September 3, 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|