Block of the Month -- September, 2007
“Schoolhouse”

Fabric: Cutting Directions: Schoolhouse Brown, red, green or blue homespun or plaid (2) 1¼" squares (chimneys) (1) 2¾" x 9½" rectangle (roof) (2) 2" x 9½" rectangles (1) 2¾" x 3½" rectangle (3) 1¼" x 3½" rectangles Sky Tan tone-on-tone or small print (1) 1¼" x 3½" rectangle (2) 1¼" x 2¾" rectangles (2) 2 3/4" squares Windows Tan tone-on-tone or small print (3) 2" x 3½" rectangles

1. Draw a diagonal line between opposite corners on the wrong sides of the tan 2¾" squares. With right sides together and the diagonal lines positioned in opposite directions, align the squares at each end of the 2¾" x 9½" roof rectangle. Stitch along the diagonal lines. Leaving a ¼" seam allowance, trim away excess fabric triangles and press seams toward roof.
2. Following the diagram, piece the strips for the chimneys/sky and windows.
3. Following the diagram, assemble the pieced strips and remaining rectangles to form the schoolhouse block.

• Use 100% cotton fabrics for the block. Wash fabrics before cutting. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run!
• Arrange the patches on a piece of felt, flannel or batting before sewing to aid in assembly.
• Stitch all seams ¼". Please try to be accurate!
• Press seams toward the dark fabric if possible, taking care not to stretch any bias edges.

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