Grandfather’s Choice Quilt Block

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

• Maroon: Cut ONE (1) 9″ square. (This will be the center of this quilt block.)
• Maroon: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They will also be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
• White: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Maroon 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They will also be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 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 Maroon
  3 7/8″ squares.)

Grandfather’s Choice Quilt Block Diagram

Grandfather’s Choice Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Grandfather’s Choice 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.