April 2022 Lucky Block
Chutes and Ladders
Colors
Quick 9 patch units
-White with Black print (predominately White) or White solid or tone on tone
- Black with White print (predominately Black) tone on tone or solid
Half Square Triangle units –
Color of your choice in a darker value and a brighter/lighter value. Example: Red and Pink
White (2) 2” by 4½” strips
(1) 3½ by 9” strip
Black (1) 2” by 9” strip
(1) 2” by 4½” strip
Dark Color (1) 5½” square
Light Color (1) 5½” square
NOTE: The strip sets and Half Square Triangles are a little over sized to allow for trimming
1. Black and White Unit 1 – Sew the Black 2” by 9” strip to the White 3½” by 9” strip right sides together. Press towards the Black. Cross cut this unit into (4) 2” wide sections.
Black and White Unit 2 - Sew the White 2” by 4½” strips to either side of the black 2” by 4½“ strip right sides together. Press toward the black. Cross cut this unit into (2) 2” wide sections.
2. Sew a Unit 1 section to each side of the Unit 2 sections to make the “Quick” 9 patch units. Press away from center section.
3. ½ Square Triangle Units - Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the light 5½” square. Match the Dark square to the light square right sides together. Stitch ¼“ from both sides of the drawn line. Cut apart on the drawn (solid) line and press toward the dark side. Square up to 5”.
4. Lay out the units and sew to match the picture. Please be very careful to place the dark and light triangles in the
correct positions. Press toward the triangle units. Sew center seam and press open.
Questions? Contact Laurie Paurazas 760-216-6234