Delaware Quilts Block of the Month 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. Then put the three rows together into your finished 12 1/2 inch block. Row One Row Two Row Three 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. Darting Birds © Delaware Quilts February 2003 |Home|Family|Quilts|Blocks|Retreat| Email| Posted April 1, 2008