Crowning Glory

Next mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares...

Cut the Color 3 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these along one diagonal to make four half square triangles...

Now speed piece the quarter square triangle units, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 5-1/4" x 10-1/2" strips right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 5-1/4" square lines, then mark in the diagonals as shown above. Sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Cut these apart on the square lines and on the diagonal lines between the rows of stitching. Don't press them open yet! With them still flat, the way you just cut them, align a ruler from corner to corner, and cut on the OTHER diagonal. This will give you eight quarter square triangles. Press seams towards darker fabric. Sew pairs together, and trim to be 4-1/2" if needed...on to Page 2!