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Hello friends! It's so hard to believe that it's been nearly 2 months since the last time I visited this tiny space on the internet. I suppose it's been well worth the wait, since I have something super special to share. 
Take a look at this vibrant quilt top!


 







You wanna see how easy the blocks are to make?!



Start off with 4 ~ 2" x 2" squares 



Combine the squares with 4 more 2" x 2" squares of another color (1/4" seams throughout)


Press seams open.


Add four 2" x 3 1/2" rectangles to the sides of the sets as shown below.

From this point on, press seams to one side.


Picking a third color (shown as vibrant pink), sew 2" x 3 1/2" rectangles to the blocks.


Then add 2" x 5" rectangles to the sides as shown in the picture below.



Connect the top to the bottom by sewing a fourth fabric choice.
You will need 2 rectangles measuring 2" x 5" each.



Once they are sewn, combine them together by stitching a 2" x 11" strip inbetween.





Next, cut two 8 1/2" squares (fabric choice #5)  on a diagonal. 



Attach the triangles, widest side, to the left and right of your block



Make sure to overlap the triangle points on either side as the picture shows below.


Press and repeat the process on the top and bottom.






Press and trim your block to 15 1/4". You're complete!










This quilt block is scrap friendly & the best part... it looks like applique without all the extra work!
I absolutely adore this one to pieces! There's just something about vibrant colors on a black backdrop that get me every time!




Happy trails to sewing in Spring!





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