Originally Posted by
Bobbinalong
Ooh, that looks fun. Do you make a square in a square, quarter it and swap two quadrants over with another made with same fabrics but in negative (IYSWIM)?
The method is actually to make a big 4 patch, then cut it, rearange it, and sew it back together. It was a Moda free pattern from a few years ago. I looked for a link, but the pattern seems to have disappeared.
Starting with 5" squares, make a big 4 patch. Then cut 1 3/4" off the top, and off the bottom of the 4 patch. Trim 1/4" off either end of the cut off pieces. Then cut 1 3/4" off either side of the 4 patch. Then flip each piece in it's place, to alternate the colors, and sew the two side pieces back on the 4 patch. Then flip and sew the top and bottom pieces back to the top and bottom of the 4 patch.
The border mimics the blocks.