This makes a 15" Block!   It's another fast and easy one too, but a really dramatic quilt, when done in brights against black!

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Start by marking and cutting the Color 2  3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares...

Then speed piece the half squares, by stacking the 3-7/8" strips of the same sizes in pairs (a Color 4  and Color 5- a Color 3 and Color 5- and a Color 1 and Color 5) On the back of the top strips, lightly mark the 3-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left.  Now sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 3-7/8" square lines as well. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed...

Traditional Block

pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com