Fool's Square Cutting Instructions 1/4" seam allowance included in measurements White ... Color #1 ... 1A - Cut 4 squares 2 1/2" ... 1B - Cut 2 squares 2 7/8" ... 1C - cut 4 rectangles 6 1/2" x 2 1/2" Red ... Color #2 ... 2A - Cut 13 squares 2 1/2" ... 2B - Cut 2 squares 2 7/8"

Block Size: 10" Finished Beginner Level Suggested Layout

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Pieced Squares: On wrong side of lightest fabric, draw diagonal line with the marking tool of your choice. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares

Pieced Trapezoids: On wrong side of square, draw diagonal line with the marking tool of your choice. Sew directly on marked line; cut off excess fabric. Press seam allowance toward triangle. Repeat for the other side of the trapezoid.

Pieced Trapezoids

Nine-Patch

Block Assembly