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Patriotic-themed Patterns

United We Stand - Page 2

2. On wrong side of ivory 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" squares (Piece C), draw 2 diagonal lines with marking tool of your choice. Referring to Diagram II-A, place ivory square on red 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of one line. Cutting on unsewn line first, then on remaining drawn line, cut sewn square into quarters. Press open to make pieced triangles.

3. Referring to Diagram II-B, stitch together 2 pieced triangles to make pieced squares. Turn pieced square positioning ivory triangle at the top. Measure down 4" and cut off excess fabric. Remaining unit should measure 5 12" wide x 4" high. Make 4 cut units.

4. Referring to Diagram III, layout assembled units and 4" x 4" ivory squares (Piece D) to make Sunrise Star Block. Sew pieces together.

Diagrams II-A & II-B Diagram III

Quilt Top Assembly
5. Stitch red stripe 9 3/8" half-square triangles to sides of Sunrise Star Block. (See Diagram IV)

6. Stitch ivory 12 7/8" half-square triangles to sides of red stripe triangles. (See Diagram V)

7. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew blue print 1 1/2" x 24 1/2" strips to sides of wall hanging top. Stitch blue print 1 1/2 x 26 1/2" strips to top/bottom.

8. Sew red 4 1/2" x 26 1/2" strips to sides of quilt top.. Stitch red 4 1/2" x 34 1/2" strips to top/bottom.

Diagram IV Diagram V Assembly Diagram