The following pattern is given for a finished 8.00" x 8.00" block
You will need fabrics of three different volumes of colors :
One dark for the small size squares
One light for the small size squares
One medium for the large and medium size squares
With your medium volume fabric cut a rectangle of 9"x4.50"
Then cut it in two.
Still with your medium volume fabric, cut a rectangle of 10"x2.5"
Then cut it in 4 squares of 2.5"x2.5" each.
With your dark volume fabric, cut a rectangle of 12"x1.5"
then cut it in 8 squares of 1.5"x1.5" each.
With your light volume fabric, cut a rectangle of 12"x1.5"
then cut it in 8 squares of 1.5"x1.5" each.
Place your squares this way.
Sew the small dark and light squares together, right side against right side.
Press the seams towards the dark squares.
Go on assembling to obtain a 4 Patch block.
Press the seams open.
Sew your 4 patch blocks with the medium size squares.
Sew together as seen above, to obtain a double 4 patch block.
Add to your double 4 Patch block your large size square.
Sew right side against right side.
Assemble the 2 half blocks right side against right side.
Press and trim seams to get a perfect 8.50"x8.50" block.
