Nirvana Quilt Block

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

• Salmon: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired with the Pink 2 1/2″ squares as well as the Blue 2 1/2″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patch blocks, as needed for this quilt block.)
• Pink: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Salmon 2 1/2″ squares as well as the Blue 2 1/2″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patch blocks, as needed for this quilt block.)
• Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Salmon 2 1/2″ squares as well as the Pink 2 1/2″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patch blocks, as needed for this quilt block.)
• Blue: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 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 will flank the White 3 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
• White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patch blocks, as needed for this quilt block.)

Nirvana Quilt Block Diagram

Nirvana Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Nirvana 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.