2019 Gypsy Wife Section 3 Square in Square with Courthouse Block

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.

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This Square in Square Courthouse Block directions can be found on pages 23 and 24 of your pattern.

We begin by cutting the center block square as directed on page 23 at the bottom right.  Cut and sew the strips on opposite sides of the square. Top and bottom first, then repeat with the two opposite sides. (sorry I forgot to take a picture before starting)  Here it is sewn together and laying on point.

Next, the cross cut squares form the four triangles that surround the square.   To ensure that the the square is properly centered,   I start by folding the square and triangles in half and finger-pressing a crease.

Pin the center block and center triangle creases together.   The point of the triangle should point down along the crease in the middle of the block.  

Repeat with the second triangle on the opposite side.   Press open and trim off the dog ears.

Repeat this procedure with the second two triangles..

  

Your Square in Square block is now complete.  Now, to square it up to size, trimming off the dog ears....  

• HINT:  Look at the top of page 24.  The directions tell you to cut 2 strips X size and two more strips X+ size.  Your Square should be the same measurement as Strip X.

Here, I've laid out the Square in Square Block with the Courthouse Strips around it.  We will attach the strips... top and bottom first; then attach the two sides.

 

Lay the block on top of the strip, matching and pinning the ends.  Then I pin right at the spot where those 2 stitching lines cross on the brown fabric.  Your goal to avoid loosing points is for your stitching to be barely above that point.   

Flip the strips open and give it a light press.... No points lost!

Repeat with the other two strips to complete the block and save all your points!

Taped up on my design wall.

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