2019 Gypsy Wife - Section 3 Bordered Square-in-a-Square

Before beginning each block, I strongly suggest you read through the entire directions and look at the pictures to be sure you understand each step and to ensure that you cut correctly.

As always, remember your accuracy in cutting…

keeping the measuring line of your ruler ON the fabric.  

Using the same ruler will be helpful for consistency.  Measurements can be different from ruler to ruler; brand to brand.

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The cutting directions for this block can be found on page 23 top right column.   

I cut and laid out my fabrics.   Draw the diagonal line on the small squares.

Beginning with opposite corners, line the edges of the small and large square together.  Stitching is done beside the line.  This is to ensure that when you flip the square up to form the corner triangle that the edges will meet.

You can then cut off the back triangles to remove bulk from the corners.

Repeat this procedure with the remaining two corners.

To add the border I first lay out my fabrics.  Begin by sewing the top and bottom strips onto the center square.  

To save your points, b careful to that your stitching line is just above the "X" formed by the previous stitching .

Repeat with the two side borders to complete your block.

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