Jan in VA

1. Measure the width of one side of your base square (the center block) and add 3/4" - 1" extra.
2. Cut Two squares this size.
3. Cut each of these squares in half on ONE diagonal. Tip**-Cutting 2 squares once in half on the diagonal gives you 4 triangles with their outside edges on the straight of grain -- they do not stretch as much this way when sewn to the base square-**Tip
4. Fold each triangle in half along the long side to get a center point and finger press a reference mark.
5. Fold the base square in half each direction and finger press a center reference mark on each side.
6. Sew a triangle to each side of the base square using the finger-pressed mark to help line up the triangles.
7. After all 4 triangles are sewn on, use your square-up ruler to trim off equal amounts of excess fabric on all sides to get the finished size you need.

Jan in VA