Empire Quilters Block of the Month – February 2007

Hot Heart: 6 " finished

To make this block you will need:

• One 4¾" light blue square
  (note the unordinary size)
• One 5½" darker blue square cut twice diagonally to make 4 triangles:
  

Instructions:

• Sew one triangle to each side of the 4¾" light blue square. This will give you a square within a square:
  
• The heart template is available on the .pdf instructions (see link below). Trace the heart on to any type of red fabric with or without a design in the fabric. Center it in the inner square. If you wish to hand appliqué this heart, add a quarter inch seam allowance. Otherwise machine stitch in place using a decorative stitch. Be sure to use a stabilizer underneath.

— Anna Krassy

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