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Winter Frost - Winter's Beauty

Winter Frost - Winter's Beauty

Written by: 
Michele Kuhns

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Winter's Beauty is one of the block options in the 2020 Countdown to Christmas - Winter Frost. For more info about this quilt-along, check out the Frequently Asked Questions and join our Moda Bake Shop Bakers group. Find all the blocks {here}.


Chef's Notes:

Press and starch all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a scant 1/4" seam.

YIELD

12" finished block

INGREDIENTS

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From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (16) 2" squares
{B} (8) 2" x 3½" rectangles

From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (12) 2" squares

From fabric 3, cut:
{C} (8) 2” x 5” rectangles

From fabric 4, cut:
{A} (8) 2” squares

{D} (1) 3½” square

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE CORNER UNITS

Join A and B units as shown to make corner units. Make 4.

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STEP 2. MAKE CHEVRON UNITS

Use the Easy Corner Triangle method to make chevron units. Mark the corner squares on the back with a pencil line. Sew on the marked line and trim 1/4” away. Press. Repeat on opposite corner. Trim and press.

Make 8 total units - 4 facing left and 4 facing right. Sew units together in pairs.

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STEP 4. ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Lay out the units as shown. Sew the units into rows, then sew the rows together to complete block.

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Michele Kuhns

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