Federal Quilt Block

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

• Purple: Cut TWENTY-SIX 1 3/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 3/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
• Purple: Cut EIGHT (8) 2″ 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 6 1/2″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) visual Snowball Corners, as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut TWO (2) 6 1/2″ squares. (These will be flanked by the results of the Purple 2″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) visual Snowball Corners, as needed for this quilt block.)
• White: Cut THIRTY-TWO (32) 1 3/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 3/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

Federal Quilt Block Diagram

Federal Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Federal 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.

Federal Poundcake is a Free Recipe by Chef Tom Jackson from All Things Barbecue!