myQuiltGenie - Bird of Paradise block

[top]Fabrics

Fabric 1
Cut 1 strip 4¹/₂ inches wide. Subcut into 4 template B triangles (see instructions below).
Cut 1 strip 5 inches wide. Subcut into 2 Unit A & C squares.

Fabric 2
Cut 1 strip 4¹/₂ inches wide. Subcut into 2 each right & left template A triangles (see instructions below).
Cut 1 strip 5 inches wide. Subcut into 2 Unit A & E squares.

Fabric 3
Cut 1 strip 4¹/₂ inches wide. Subcut into 2 each right & left template A triangles (see instructions below).
Cut 1 strip 5 inches wide. Subcut into 2 Unit C & E squares.

[top]Square Goose Instructions (a.k.a. Peaky & Spike)

Cut out templates below adding ¹/₄ inch seam allowance on all sides.
Match template pieces as if to sew, lining up finished points. Trim narrow edge of piece A to size of piece B.
Cut template B pieces from fabric 1 alternating up and down always lining up base with strip edge.
To cut template A pieces from fabrics 2 & 3, fold strips in half lengthwise and alternate template up and down always lining up base with strip edge. (Note: there are right and left pieces for each unit.) Trim narrow point to template to use as a match for sewing together.
Unit B: Sew right A piece of fabric 2 to B piece using ¹/₄ inch seam, matching fabric edges and piece A trimed narrow edge. Press to piece A.
Sew left A piece of fabric 3 to B piece using ¹/₄ inch seam, matching fabric edges and piece A trimed narrow edge. Press to piece A.
Unit D: Sew right A piece of fabric 3 to B piece using ¹/₄ inch seam, matching fabric edges and piece A trimed narrow edge. Press to piece A.
Sew left A piece of fabric 2 to B piece using ¹/₄ inch seam, matching fabric edges and piece A trimed narrow edge. Press to piece A.

Unit B - make 2
Unit D - make 2

[top]Four Patch Instructions

Match 1 square of each fabric right sides together.
Sew 2 parallel ¹/₄ inch seams.
Cut half way (2¹/₂ inches) between seams; press seams to darker fabric.
Place two patch units rights sides together, opposite fabrics matching together, and snugging previously sewn seams.
Sew 2 parallel ¹/₄ inch seams crossing previously sewn seams.
Cut half way (2¹/₂ inches) between seams; press seams to one side.
Makes 2 four patch units per fabric pair.

* For odd number of blocks, there will be an extra Unit E four patch.

Unit A - fabric 1 & 2, make 2
Unit C - fabric 1 & 3, make 2
Unit E - fabric 2 & 3, make 1

[top]Bird of Paradise Instructions

Using 2 each of Units A, B, C, & D; and 1 of Unit E, sew block together as shown in layout using a ¹/₄ inch seam allowance. Press seams to one side.

Makes 1 block.