Each block will measure 8" x 8", this includes the seam allowance.
Gather your fabric, pattern, ruler and rotary cutter and let's begin! Referring to the pattern, cut out all of the pieces and label them to make assembly easier. As you sew the sections together remember to press to the dark side. It is also very helpful to use a quarter inch foot on your sewing machine as you sew this block together.
From background fabric (5):
Cut
4 – 1 ½” x 2” rectangle (H)
Cut
32 – 1 ½” x 1 ½” squares (A)
Cut
4 – 1 ½” x 1 ½” squares (B)
Cut
8 – 2” x 2” squares (C)
Cut
8 – 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” squares (D)
From Stripe fabric (1): Cut 4 – 1 ½” x 5 ½” strip (E)
From light pink fabric (8): Cut 8 – 3 ¾” x 3 ½” rectangle (F)
From blue floral fabric (3): Cut 8 – 3 ¾” x 5” rectangle (G)
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| I find it to be helpful to lay all of the parts out on my cutting board in the configuration that they will be sewn. |
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| Follow the pattern directions sewing the squares to the corners to make the 'triangles'. Press everything well. Then sew the three sections together to make the butterfly block. For more direction on the block layout you can also refer back to the spring butterfly block. It's the same block but with different colors for the butterfly. |
Cindy and Josephine
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