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Patterns brought to you compliments ofNIGHT AND DAY
BY LAURIE SIMPSONThe Night and Day block is designed to use high contrast fabrics for a striking
block. When several blocks are put into a quilt, it will create high contrast
secondary designs. Make it scrappy or with a few fabrics.
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CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:CDF

A B A BC B A B A D(For fabric choices refer to the diagram)

D A B A B C
B A B AF

D CE

4” Block6” Block8” Block12” BlockA:(8) 1” squares(8) 1 ¼” squares(8) 1 ½” squares(8) 2” squaresB:(8) 1” squares(8) 1 ¼” squares(8) 1 ½” squares(8) 2” squaresC:(2) 1 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(4) C triangles.

(2) 2 3/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(4) C triangles.

(2) 2 7/8” squares; cut
the squares once
diagonally to make(4) C triangles.

(2) 3 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(4) C triangles.

D:(2) 1 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

(2) 2 3/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

(2) 2 7/8” squares; cut
the squares once
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

(2) 3 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

E:(1) 2 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(2) E triangles.

(1) 3 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) E triangles.

(1) 4 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) E triangles.

(1) 6 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) E triangles.

F:(1) 2 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) F triangles.

(1) 3 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) F triangles.

(1) 4 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) F triangles.

(1) 6 7/8” square; cut
the square once
diagonally to make(2) F triangles.

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1. Place (8) A and B squares into a 4 x 4 grid as shown, alternating
between fabrics.
2. Sew the A and B squares together, pressing seams toward thedark fabric to complete the block center.

AB

A

B

B

A

B

A

A

B

A

B

B

A

B

A

3. Use the following guide for completed block center
measurements for each block size:a. 4” Block: 2 ½” x 2 ½” unfinished (2” x 2” finished)b. 6” Block: 3 ½” x 3 ½” unfinished (3” x 3” finished)c. 8” Block: 4 ½” x 4 ½” unfinished (4” x 4” finished)d. 12” Block: 6 ½’’ x 6 ½” unfinished (6” x 6” finished)
4. Next, place C and D triangles around the block center as shown.
At each side of the block center, a C and D triangle should be
paired together.

Block 50 - Night and Day
Laurie SImpson

5. Sew C and D triangles together, pressing toward the dark fabric.
6. Sew C/D triangle units to each side of the block center. Oncecomplete, press outward. Ensure that there is a ¼” seamallowance between each point of the block center and theoutside edges of the unit as shown with a circle on the diagram.
C DCDDCD C

7. Place (2) E triangles and (2) F triangles around the edges of theunit created in the above steps.
8. Sew E and F triangles to the unit. Press outward to complete
block assembly. Ensure that there is a 1/4” seam allowance asindicated with circles on the completed block diagram.

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9. Trim block using the guide listed below:

Block 50 - Night and Day
Laurie SImpson

a. 4 ½” x 4 ½” unfinished (4” x 4” finished)b. 6 ½” x 6 ½” unfinished (6” x 6” finished)c. 8 ½” x 8 ½” unfinished (8” x 8” finished)d. 12 ½” x 12 ½” unfinished (12” x 12” finished)

DESIGNER INFONew Collection: Roselyn, featuring classic red, white, and pink hues, isshowcased perfectly with Laurie’s newest patterns. “A” is forApple is a remake of a classic Laurie design featuring her newline. Look for “A” is for Apple kits online or ask your local quilt
shop.

Laurie Simpson
www.minickandsimpson.blogspot.com@minickandsimpson

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