Block One- Jack in the Box
Main Colors used: 1928-R, 1929-G3
Sashing: 1929-G2, center square 1929-G3
There are many methods of making half square triangles, after making hundreds (thousands?), my preferred method is to cut squares slightly larger than needed, mark a diagonal line, stitch on each side of the line, cut apart, press, and trim to size. Having an extra 1/8 inch doesn't waste much fabric, but does give a bit of leeway for times when things vary a bit from the perfect 1/4 inch seam. If there is another method you prefer, please feel free to do what is comfortable and successful for you. Also, please do not stress if your block doesn't come out exactly at the measurements given. This simply means that your 1/4 inch seam allowance is slightly different from mine. The important point is to have a consistent sized block- if yours blocks are a bit smaller or larger, you will have a successful project, and that is the goal! Cut eight 4 inch squares from each of the 2 Main Colors. Layer right sides together, draw a center diagonal line, stitch 1/4 inch from each side of the line, cut apart, press open, trim to 3 1/2 inches. Each quarter of the block uses four half square triangles. Arrange as shown, sew, trim to 6 1/2 inches. Cut four sashing rectangles 2 inches by 6 1/2 inches . Cut a 2 inch center square from 1929-G3. Arrange the sashing and blocks as shown, stitch, press, trim to 14 inches.

Block Two- Best Friend
Main Colors: 1927-R, 1928-E, 1928-G, 1929-G1
Sashing: 1929-R1, center square 1928-G
From background, 1928-E, cut eight 3” squares and four 2 ½” squares From each green fabric, cut eight 2 ½” squares From the red, cut eight 3” squares. One-fourth of the block is illustrated. Make four identical units to assemble with sashing for the 13 ½” block. Layer the 3” red squares with the 3” background squares. Draw a center line, stitch Ό” from each side of the line to make sixteen 2 ½” half square triangles. Assemble each quarter as shown, making sure the red points toward the outside of the block. Cut four sashing rectangles 2” by 6 ½” and one center 2” square. Lay out the block with the red points toward the outside edge, stitch and press, trim to 14”.

Block Three- Jack in The Box
Main Colors: 1929-G1, 1928-E, 1927-R, 1928-V
Sashing: 1929-S1, center square 1927-R
Block Three- Jack in the Box Block Names are from Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia of Quilt Blocks, hence the duplicate name with Block One. Researching names can be a lot of fun and there are many different blocks with the same name, as well as different names for identical blocks. I encourage learning more about this heritage.
This block has lots of bias edges, please handle carefully.
From green, cut six 4” squares. From the lightest fabric, cut two 4” squares. From the darker red, cut four 4” squares. From the violet, cut one 7 ½” square. Cut this square in half diagonally twice. Use two green 4” squares and two dark red 4” squares to make four half square triangles. Use two red 4” squares and two light 4” squares to make four half square triangles. Cut the remaining 4” squares (2 green and 2 red) in half diagonally. Stack the violet triangles on top of each other, lay the green triangles on the left and the red triangles on the right. This should help keep the order correct as you carefully sew the units together. Each of these units should measure 3 ½” by 6 ½”. Look carefully at the illustration, each unit consists of 2 half square triangles and a flying goose unit. Arrange the four units with the darkest red triangles toward the center, assemble using the sashing and center square. Press, trim to 14”.

Block Four- True Lover’s Knot
Main Colors: 1928-G, 1925-E
Sashing: 1929-R3, center square 1929-G1
Cut eight 3 ½” squares from each of the main colors. In addition, cut eight 2” squares from the darker color. Press the 2” squares in half diagonally, or draw a line down the center diagonal. This pressed or drawn line will be a stitching line, not Ό” away as in previous blocks. On each light square, lay a dark 2” square, right sides together and matching edges at one corner. Stitch on the fold line, flip the triangle to form half of the ‘knot’ in the center of each unit when the small square is pressed toward the outside corner. Trim Ό” from the stitched line if desired, please check to make sure the square retains the 3 ½” measurement. Assemble as shown, cutting the sashing pieces as before. This is an attractive block whether the bow ties make an ‘X’ or a wreath, your choice.

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