Chock-A-Block Wednesday

Steps to the Altar

This block looks great when made

into a larger quilt, you really get

to appreciate the repeat.

Fabric Requirements:

Fabric A: White:

3 - 5 1/4" squares - Mark

a diagonal line on back.

6 - 2 1/2" squares

Fabric B:  Gold

1 - 5 1/4" square

Fabric C: Green

2 - 5 1/4" square

Fabric D:  Red

6 - 2 1/2" squares

Make 4-Patch Units:

Layout 2 1/2" squares as shown and

sew together in 2 rows.  Press seam

in row 1 to the left and seam in row

2 to the right.  Sew rows together and

press final seam open to reduce bulk.

Square to 4 1/2".  Make 3.

Make Half Square Triangles:

Pair 5 1/4" squares withright sides

together in the following combinations:

1 - A/B          2 - A/C

Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn

line.  Cut on drawn line and press to the

dark fabric.  Square to 4 1/2".

Layout units as shown and sew

together in 3 rows.  Press seams in

rows 1 and 3 to the outside and seams

in row 2 to the inside.

                                                     Sew rows together and press final

seams open to reduce bulk.

Square to 12 1/2".