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Build a Block: Road to the White House (Patriotic Series)

This is the third block in this series. Watch the complete video on YouTube for detailed directions. PDF pattern is a free printable.

This is the third block in my YouTube Patriotic quilt block series. This block is quick to assemble because it contains only a few pieces. (See the cutting chart at the end of this post.)

I started by speed strip piecing the three 4-patch blocks.

These units are quick to sew, cut and reassemble into 4 1/2″ blocks…three of them.

I chose to make these blocks in red and blue. The blue squares will line up on a diagonal in the finished block.

Now for the four half square triangles. I use the two at a time method. I draw a line on the back of the background square.

I sew a scant quarter inch seam on both sides of my drawn line.

I use scissors to cut blocks apart. You can use a ruler and rotary cutter if you wish.

I am incredibly lazy. Not only do I speed piece, but I speed press, too. (I am making the 12 blocks for the layout all at one time!)

Trim blocks to 4 1/2″ for a perfect fit!

Lay the block out. Assemble in typical nine patch fashion…a row at a time.

Top and bottom rows are pressed outward.

Center row is pressed inward.

Assemble, press and enjoy!

I hope you are enjoying this series of blocks!

Later,

Lorrie