Blog Sampler Squares Within Squares

Here’s this week’s sampler block, Squares Within Squares.

Cutting Instructions

Dark fabric:                    cut 1  square     @  3 1/2 inches
Light fabric #1               cut 2 squares     @ 2 inches
                                       cut 2 rectangles @ 2 inches x 3 1/2 inches
Light fabric #2               cut 2 squares     @  2 inches
                                       cut 2 rectangles @ 2 inches x 3 1/2 inches

Sew the light fabric #1 and light fabric #2 rectangles together as shown in the picture below. Sew the light squares together also as shown in the picture.

Arrange the 2 inch square units on either side of the 3 1/2 inch square as shown and sew together. Take note of the fabric colour placement.

Arrange the rectangle units as shown below and sew together. Again, take note of the colour placement.

 Go here for the finishing instructions, taking note that the light large triangles are on the outside of this one.

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