Here is the second block from a series of 12. The finished size when the block is sewn into the quilt top is 12 inches square. Enjoy!
You will need:
Four medium 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles
Four light 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles
Two light 4 7/8″ squares
Two medium 4 7/8″ squares
One light 4 1/2″ square
Here are my patches. You also need to add the light 4 1/2″ square to these. I omitted it in the photo!
Start with the four pairs of rectangles.
Chain sew the pairs together.
Press the seams towards the darkest fabric. You should now have these.
Now make the half square triangle blocks. Use the 4 7/8″ squares for these.
Place a light 4 7/8″ square on top of a medium square.
Draw a line across the diagonal.
Sew one quarter of an inch away from both sides of the line.
Cut along the line.
Open and press the seam towards the darkest fabric.
You need to make another pair of half square triangles from the other two 4 7/8″ squares. Lay the pieces on the table taking care to place the colours in the correct positions. A light 4 1/2″ square is also needed for the centre.
Sew the top three pieces together to make a row. Repeat until you have three rows
Finally, sew the three rows together. Remember to press seams as you go and give a final press of the entire block when completed. If the block isn’t quite perfectly square at the stage, don’t panic….it can be squared up later when all of the other blocks are finished. Here is mine.
Look out for Part 4 showing the construction of the next block. Happy stitching!
skalabara
/ September 3, 2012Great jobyou are doing, Avis. Like the colors and the tutorial is soooooooo understandable
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 3, 2012Thank you Barbora. It is aimed at real beginners so I’m trying to include detail without going over the top. I think the photos at each step will help
skalabara
/ September 3, 2012The photos are perfect!!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 3, 2012rutigt
/ September 3, 2012Now you are fast
I´ve just finished the first block and it´s at my blog right now!
Gun, Sweden
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 3, 2012I’ve just popped over to take a peek. Very nice!! It is lovely to have you quilting along
I now have blocks 1, 2, 3 and 12 completed. If Archie stays asleep for a little while I’ll get number 4 done too 
Patch
/ September 3, 2012Wonderfully clear and simple. Love all the photos. Wish I had the resources and time to do some patchwork…. One day
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 3, 2012Thank you for your lovely comment
It is best to have a good block of time free to do the cutting. Usually for a sampler in particular, most people would probably cut each block as they go. I always tend to have everything cut first as I think that is the hardest part and needs most concentration. Then I’m happy to sew in shorter bursts 
As for resources…..do you mean time or money? If it is money….there are often Moda and other quality branded printed cottons for auction on Ebay. I bid quite often when I want prints. I sell solids myself so I’m lucky to have plenty of those 
Patch
/ September 3, 2012You are right about the cutting. It does take concentration…. Don’t want any expensive mistakes there! Time and money are both problems lol! But I might have a peek on eBay.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 3, 2012I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Measure twice, cut once”
It is so true!
Ria
/ September 3, 2012You make this all look so easy! I’m going to have fun trying out these quilt blocks for myself. Thanks!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 3, 2012Hi Ria! That would be great. Don’t forget to let us all see the results
Jodi Stone
/ September 5, 2012Any tutorials on how to sew in a strait line? LOL
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 5, 2012Just sew wiggly lines and call it art
Jodi Stone
/ September 7, 2012I can see how that might work!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 7, 2012Did you ever get a Kindle cover?