I hope you have decided to join us for One Block Wednesday. If you are just joining us you can get caught up here and here. Lets get started! Using a 2" x width of fabric strip, cut the following, Pictured from left to right with strip folded: 1. 2" x width of fabric strip - 42" 2. From selvage end cut: 2 squares, 2" x 2" and 4 rectangles, 1-1/2" x 2" 3. Cut remaining 2" strip down to 1-1/2" 4. From 1-1/2" strip cut: 8 squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" and 4 strips, 1-1/2" x 4" Repeat the same cuts with a light 2" strip. Once you have cut all the pieces from a light and dark 2" strip you should have the following: 2 dark and light squares, 2" x 2" 4 dark and light rectangles, 1-1/2" x 2" 4 dark and light strips, 1-1/2" x 4" 8 dark and light squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" This is enough pieces to make 4 One Block Wednesday blocks. + + + + + + + All the information needed to make the blocks is available here but sometimes it is easier to have a printed pattern, you can download a simple cutting and assembly instruction sheet with the Buy Now button below. There is a minimal fee to cover costs. Thanks! Layout and piece the block as diagrammed. Press all seams toward dark. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of each 1-1/2" square. Sew on diagonal line, trim leaving 1/4" seam allowance. Block should measure 4" including seam allowance Each week we will make 12 blocks. At this pace it will take 30 week to complete a quilt that finishes 60" x 74" + + + + + + + Check out the inspiration quilt and more details here.