54-40 or Fight Block

This block carries a (very short) history lesson! The story goes that in 1844, a relative unknown named James Polk ran in the Presidential election against Henry Clay, a powerful man with an illustrious career…Click here to learn more!

Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12″ x 12″
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Cutting Instructions

Background
… 4 triangles
… 10 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Blue
… 8 Squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Red
… 4/4R half-triangles
… 2 squares 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Assembly Instructions

Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, make one red/cream sub units and four blue/cream sub units.

Diagram I

Step 2. Referring to Diagram II, make four pieced-square sub units.

Diagram II

Step 3. Turning sub units to form design, layout block. Sew sub units together to make rows. Sew rows together to make block.

Assembly Diagram