Thrifty Quilt Block

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

• Turquoise: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These will flank on all FOUR (4) sides the White
  4 1/2″ square.)
• Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 2 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These will flank the White 2 1/2″ squares & the Blue 2 1/2″ squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)

Thrifty Quilt Block Diagram

Thrifty Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Thrifty Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.