Since we keep waking up to temps in the 20's lately, I'm ready for something spring-like . . . thus the name. You may name your block anything you choose.
As promised, here are the instructions.
You'll notice that I started adding in colors that contain more white. There's a bit of gold, pink, light blue, and lavender. All add more punch as the previous blocks were downright boring.
Begin with 4, 1-3/4" main color (orange) squares.
All remaining pieces are 1-3/4" wide.
From darks, cut lengths of: 5", 3-1/2", 2-1/4"
From lights, cut lengths of: 5", 3-1/2", 2-1/4"
Assemble vertical units, pressing orange seem lines to the inside of each square.
First pin center sections together with abutting orange seam lines in opposite directions. Sew together.
Add side sections, again abutting orange square seams together.
Press lengthwise seams in one direction.
Lay vertical line of long ruler on center most seam, trimming top even with top of far right orange square. Now you have a true "base" edge.
Then use your square ruler to cut square evenly at 5-1/2".
When assembling the vertical sections, use a skinny 1/4" seam. It really helps if your fabrics are lightly starched before cutting. Crisp fabric allows all the pieces to play nicely together.
It's late so I'll say goodnight. I've had a busy day keeping up with the furry four-footers in this household.
Until then, keep stitchin' . . .