State of Iowa Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

• Red: Cut FOUR (4) 1 3/4″ squares.
• Red: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 6 ” strips.
• Red: Cut THIRTY (30) 1 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
• White: Cut ONE (1) 6″ square.
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 6 ” strips.
• White: Cut THIRTY (30) 1 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will be paired with the Red 1 3/4″ squares to make half-square triangles.)
• White: Cut FIFTEEN (15) 1 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.

State of Iowa Quilt Block Diagram