Easy Ways Quilt Block

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

• Salmon: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares. Then they’re paired with the results of the Salmon 4 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Split Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
• Salmon: Cut FOUR (3) 4 1/2″ squares. (These will flank the White 4 1/2″ square as needed for this quilt block.)
• Salmon: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Salmon 2 1/2″ squares & the White 2 7/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This will be flanked by the Salmon 4 1/2″ square. It’s also the center of this quilt block.)
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Salmon 2 1/2″ squares. Then they’re paired with the results of the Salmon 4 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Split Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)

Easy Ways Quilt Block Diagram

Easy Ways Quilt

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