For today’s instructions:
1. From the background fabric and the light gold fabric, cut 3 – 1-5/8” strips.
2. Sew the strips together to make 3 strip sets.
3. Press the seam allowances towards the light gold fabric.
4. Cut those strip sets into 72 – 1-5/8” segments.
5. Sew those 72 segments into 36 four patches. They should measure 2-3/4” square (unfinished size).
6. You may again want to fan those center seams.
These four patches can get a bit monotonous but once we’re done with them, this top will fly together.
©2013, Judy Laquidara/Patchwork Times
pdudgeon says
i thought that might be today’s clue, so i went ahead and got mine done yesterday. I’m branching out a bit from the suggested colors…my background is plain white and my 4 patch colors are ecru prints where you’ve used gold, and taupe prints for today’s light gold 4 patches. Most of my color will be in the stars, with the 4 patches playing a supporting role in the quilt.
Beryl says
Judy, so if we are making the patriotic version, this is where we would use background and red, is that right? thanks!
Susan says
I can see a lot of leader-ender four patches in my future this summer!
Judith says
I’ve worked hard this afternoon and am ready to start on stage 4 tomorrow,