Basket Block
12 " finished

Cut:
12--3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Background
7 --3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Red
1--7 1/2" x 6 1/2" Red
1--7 1/2" x 6 1/2" Background
(We are using the half-square triangle method, and you will have one left.)

Step One

Follow the directions for the Half Square Triangle BUT--make your starting square our 7 1/2" squares.
When finished, press very carefully, and then trim down to 6 1/2" x 6 1/2".

You will end up with 2 units--set one aside for another basket.

Step Two

Take the 8--3 1/2" x 3 1/2" reds and 8 of the 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Background, and sew together using the Flying Geese method.
You will want to be very careful about pressing, as these can get distorted very easily!

Step Three

Take 4 of the units created in the step above, and assemble as shown.

Then take 2 of the units created in step two, and 2-- 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Background squares, and assemble as shown.

Step Four

Assemble the block as shown below. It is helpful to lay out your block and assemble in rows.

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