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Save the Bees Block of the Month Block #2- Copyright Jacquelynne Steves
Please do not copy or share- each maker should obtain their own copy from JacquelynneSteves.com
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If you haven’t done so already, see “Preliminary Cutting Instructions” on page
3 of the Introduction for best use of your fabric.
Block 2
You will need:
White
• (1) 9” x 17” rectangle for appliqued or embroidered center (omit if
not doing applique or embroidery)
Pink #1
• (4) 3 1/2” x 4 3/4” rectangles
Yellow #2
• (6) 2 1/2” squares
• (6) 3 1/2” x 4 3/4” rectangles
Black
• (2) 3 1/2” x 4 3/4” rectangles
Freezer paper
Optional
• (1) 6 1/2” x 14 1/2” of novelty, floral, etc. for center of block if NOT doing applique or
embroidery
• Black embroidery floss to add bee details (antennae and flight trail)
Making the block:
Embroider or applique the 9” x 17” White rectangle (patterns attached.)
Trim the White background rectangle to 6 1/2” x 14 1/2”.
For this block, we will make Half Rectangle Triangle Units! They are pretty fun once you get the hang of
it! You may think (as I did!) that you can just cut and sew rectangles the same way we did for HSTs in
block #1- but that doesn’t work! Please see my tutorial and video here:
https://jacquelynnesteves.com/half-rectangle-triangle-tutorial-no-special-ruler-required/
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Save the Bees Block of the Month Block #2- Copyright Jacquelynne Steves
Please do not copy or share- each maker should obtain their own copy from JacquelynneSteves.com
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I HIGHLY suggest that you make a couple of these units with scrap fabric before proceeding, so you get
the hang of it!
Use a pencil to draw a diagonal line on the wrong
side of your Yellow rectangles, then draw a line
1/4” from each side of the center line. (Note that
the lines for one set should be the mirror image
of the other set- THIS IS IMPORTANT.)
Layer the rectangle right sides together with
a Pink rectangle as shown in the diagram.
Repeat with Black rectangles as shown.
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Save the Bees Block of the Month Block #2- Copyright Jacquelynne Steves
Please do not copy or share- each maker should obtain their own copy from JacquelynneSteves.com
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Sew together on the sewing lines, then cut on the center cutting line. Press seam allowances open.
Cut freezer paper templates 2” x 3”. Trim the HRTs to 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”. See tutorial link on page 1.
**To see my favorite ruler for making HST’s and HRT’s, and a video demonstration, please go to
jacquelynnesteves-shop.com/collections/notions-accessories/products/quarter-inch-seam-marker
Sew HRT’s together; press seam allowances open:
Sew the HRT’s and Yellow squares together; press seam allowances open:
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Save the Bees Block of the Month Block #2- Copyright Jacquelynne Steves
Please do not copy or share- each maker should obtain their own copy from JacquelynneSteves.com
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Sew long units to sides of center rectangle; press seam allowances toward HRT units:
Sew remaining units to top and bottom of block; press seam allowances toward HRT units.
Your block should measure 10 1/2” x 18 1/2”.
Woo hoo! You did it! Block #2 is done!
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