Corn & Beans block

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Corn & Beans block

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Instructions and calculator to make Corn and Beans block.

[top]Settings

Block size
Number of blocks
Fabric bolt width

[top]Fabrics

Fabric 1
Cut 1 strip 21/2 inches wide. Subcut into 1 Unit A square.
Cut 1 strip 27/8 inches wide. Subcut into 4 Unit C squares.
Fabric 2
Cut 1 strip 21/2 inches wide. Subcut into 1 Unit B square.
Cut 1 strip 27/8 inches wide. Subcut into 4 Unit C squares.

[top]Half Square Triangle Instructions

Figure 1
  • Match 1 square of each fabric right sides together.
  • Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on wrong side of lighter fabric.
  • Sew 1/4 inch seam on both side of diagonal line.
  • Cut units apart on drawn diagonal line.
  • Press seam to one side.
  • Makes 2 half square triangle units.

Unit C: fabric 1 & 2; make 7

[top]Corn & Beans Instructions

Figure 2
  • Using 1 each of units A & B, and 7 of unit C sew blocks together as shown in layout with 1/4 inch seam allowance. Press seams to one side.

Makes 1 block.