- Five 2 1/2" squares of background (white) fabric
- Five assorted 2 1/2" squares of print fabrics (sample used "Kimberly's Garden" by Freshwater Designs)
- Mettler Transfil in Clear (or Smoke if using dark fabrics)
- Mettler Silk Finish 50 weight (sample uses Color No. 0577)
- 5 1/2" square backing fabric
- 5 1/2" square batting
Pair the white squares with the patterned squares, right sides together.
Draw a diagonal line across the center of each set of squares.
Stitch 1/4" from the marked line on both sides.
Cut apart the two triangle units by cutting along the marked center line.
Press the half-square triangle units to the print sides.
Cut off the "dog ears" from each square.
Arrange the squares in a 3 x 3 block, rotating every other block so the colored triangles alternate with the white triangles. You will have one extra half-square triangle.
Piece each row together with a 1/4" seam, pressing toward the patterned fabric.
Stitch the three rows together, matching seams.
Press the finished square and square up. The finished square should measure approximately 5 1/4".
Lightly spray the 5 1/2" square of batting with Web Bond Temporary Adhesive Spray. Smooth the quilt onto the batting.
Lightly spray the backing piece with Web Bond Temporary Adhesive Spray. Smooth onto the back of the batting.
Quilt through all layers as desired. (See our post on stitching over the ditch for ideas)
Trim the quilted square to 5 1/4". Bind as desired. (See our post on binding with a decorative stitch for ideas).
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