OK… by now you are thoroughly sick of making little square blocks and triangle squares (but I'll bet you know how to make the triangle squares!). So, let's do something with them. From here on in, things are pretty straight forward and will happen faster.

I want to emphasize again the importance of randomizing if you are using scraps. Put your pieces into a paper bag. I cut in from strips, about 5 thicknesses. These tend to stick together. I peeled each one off and put it in the bag individually. I also used a paper bag with handles and carefully dropped each piece in alternating sides of the bag. Then I stirred them up… thoroughly. Note: you don't have to worry about the white ones! :^)

We're going to assemble our squares into units made up of 2 pieces…i.e. units of 2 squares. There are four different "sets" or kinds of units. I do recommend that you continue to keep each type of unit separate from the rest in paper bags, with the unit type plainly labeled on the bag.

To tell you the truth, I got thoroughly confused at one point and made some units wrong. Here is a picture showing the units should look like:

Here is the description of how to make the units:

First, assemble 96 sets of AB units. Iron seams to the dark side.

Next, assemble 96 sets of BB units. Iron seams any old way you please!

 Next (watch it… tricky curve ahead!), assemble 96 units that have an A block on the left and a C block (the triangle square) on the right. The dark half of the C block should be in the Southeast corner, and we will call these units AC-SE. I am going to violate tradition here and suggest you iron the seam to the light side. It is the same fabric anyway, and this will eliminate the double folded seam. Warning… be very careful in starting to sew these. Since you will be sewing them with the right sides inside, positioning can get confusing. Try one or two first, sewing, then opening up. Be SURE you are going to end up with the right result before you do 96 of them!

Next, assemble 96 units that have a C block to the left and an A block to the right, but with the dark half of the C block in the Northeast corner. We will call these units AC-NE. Iron as you did the units just above. Warning (again)… be very careful in starting to sew these. Since you will be sewing them with the right sides inside, positioning can get confusing. Try one or two first, sewing, then opening up. Be SURE you are going to end up with the right result before you do 96 of them!

There you have it… that's all there is to Section 2. Just keep your mind straight on the combinations and make sure you make plenty of extras. As I commented earlier, I work very fast and rely on my eye to eliminate problem blocks and units as I assemble or iron them.

Captain Dick