Darting Birds For the Darting Birds you will need:     From your background cut two 4 7/8 inch squares and one 4 1/2 inch square     From a dark (purple) cut two 4 7/8 inch squares     From a medium (hot pink) cut two 4 7/8 inch squares and two 4 1/2 inch squares       You will be making several diagonal squares for this block. First, mark your background squares diagonally through the center. (This will be a cutting line when you are finished.) Place your medium square, right sides together, with the background. Sew on either side of the drawn line, exactly 1/4 inch from the first line. Cut this square in half on the cutting line. (Don't forget to trim off the corners or dog ears) You will now have two diagonal half-squares, which should measure exactly 4 1/2 inches. Repeat with the remaining 4 7/8 inch squares. You need: Two pink and purple diagonal half squares                 Two pink and background diagonal half squares                 Two purple and background diagonal half squares When you have finished making your diagonal half squares, follow the diagrams below to put your Darting Birds rows together. Row One Row Two Row Three     Then put the three rows together into your finished block, which should measure 12 1/2 inchs. Here is a sample quilt and my Darting Birds 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. Darting Birds © Delaware Quilts February 2003 Updated September 6, 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|