April 2019 ~ Easter Basket 2﻿

Created this block directions for an alternative block that is easier to make with piecing, instead of paper piecing.

Fabric

3 Flat Quarters

Fabric Piece Sizes

A – 2 9/10″ x 2 9/10″
B – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
C – 8″ x 3″
D – 5 5/8″ x 5 5/8″ (will have a bonus HST)

Cutting pieces

Background fabric (white)

A – 1
B – 3
C – 2
D – 1

Flowers (multi-colored)

A – 3
B – 3

Basket (pink)

A – 3
B – 2
D – 1

Half Square Triangles

Pieces B

Block 1 – create 2

Match one Background and one Flower right sides together
Draw a diagonal line across the back of one piece. Stitch ¼” on each side of the line
Cut down the line

Block 2 – create 1

Match one Flower and one Basket fabric right side together
Draw a diagonal line across the back of one piece. Stitch ¼” on each side of the line
Cut down the line

Block 3 – create 1

Match one Background and one Basket right sides together
Draw a diagonal line across the back of one piece. Stitch ¼” on each side of the line
Cut down the line

Trim HST to 2 9/10” x 2 9/10” using the method you prefer.

Press open the HST

Pieces D – create one

This block will be done a little different the others

Match Background and one Basket piece
Draw a diagonal line across the back, stitch on this line
- If you wish, you can Stitch ½” from the line on one side (This will create a bonus HST)
Cut ¼” from the line (between the two stitch lines if you choose to do this)