WINTER FROST - NISSE'S MAGIC

CHEF'S NOTES:

Press and starch all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a scant 1/4" seam.

YIELD

12" finished block

INGREDIENTS

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (4) 2” squares
{E} (2) 4½” squares
From fabric 2, cut:
{B} (8) 2” x 3” rectangles
{D} (8) 2½” squares
{F} (1) 4 ½” square
From fabric 3 cut:
{C} (4) 3” squares
{D} (8) 2½” squares

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE CORNER UNITS

Using A, (2) B, and C, assemble corner units as shown. Press to the dark side and then open. Make (4).

STEP 2. MAKE SQUARE IN SQUARE BLOCKS

Draw a diagonal line on the back of (2) Fabric 2 D squares and (2) Fabric 3 D squares. Place a light blue square on the upper left-hand side of Fabric 1 square E. Sew along the line, and trim ¼” away. Press out. Repeat on the remaining three corners as shown to create ssquare in a square unit. Make (4).

STEP 3. ASSEBMLE BLOCK

Combine units made in Steps 1-2, and teal square F together as shown to create Nisse’s Magic Block. Press seams open to reduce bulk. Block measures 12½” unfinished.