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Patterns brought to you compliments ofBROKEN DISHESBY LAURIE SIMPSON
Tried and true blocks are always my go-to. You can make them shine with the rightfabrics. Sometimes, like with the Broken Dishes Block, you can create secondary patterns
within your quilt for an unexpected surprise.

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CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:

D B
C A

(For fabric choices refer to the diagram)

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C D
A B

E
A C
B D

B A
D C

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4” Block6” Block8” Block12” BlockA:(2) 1 7/8” squares;
draw a diagonalline from cornerto corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

(2) 2 3/8” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

(2) 2 7/8” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

(2) 3 7/8” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach squareB:(2) 1 7/8” squares.

(2) 2 3/8” squares.

(2) 2 7/8” squares.

(2) 3 7/8” squares.

C:(4) 1 ½” squares.

(4) 2” squares.

(4) 2 ½” squares.

(4) 3 ½” squares.

D:(4) 1 ½” x 2 ½”
rectangles.

(4) 2” x 3 ½”
rectangles.

(4) 2 ½” x 4 ½”
rectangles.

(4) 3 ½” x 6 ½”
rectangles.

E:(4) 2 ½” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

(4) 3 ½” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

(4) 4 ½” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

(4) 6 ½” squares;
draw a diagonalline from corner
to corner on thewrong side ofeach square.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Begin block assembly by creating HST units. Place (1) A square with adrawn diagonal line with (1) B square, right sides together and edgesaligned.
2. Sew a ¼” away from both sides of the drawn diagonal line.
3. Cut along the drawn line separating the two sides, creating (2) HST units.
4. Repeat to create (4) identical HST units. Trim HST units using thefollowing guide:a. 4” Block: 1 ½” x 1 ½” unfinished (1” x 1” finished)b. 6” Block: 2” x 2” unfinished (1 ½” x 1 ½” finished)c. 8” Block: 2 ½” x 2 ½” unfinished (2” x 2” finishedd. 12” Block: 3 ½” x 3 ½” unfinished (3” x 3” finished)

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5. Sew (1) C square to the top “A” portion of the HST unit as shown. Press
outward.
6. Sew (1) D rectangle to the side “B” portion of the HST unit as shown.
Press outward.
7. Repeat to create (4) identical block quadrants using Steps 5 and 6above.

Block 36 - Broken Dishes
Laurie SImpson

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8. Place (1) E square with a drawn diagonal line onto (1) block quadrant asshown. Pin in place.
9. Sew along the drawn diagonal line. You may opt to use a pin to markthe underlying HST unit point to ensure that when sewing on the drawn
diagonal line the HST point does not get cut off. Or check frequently anduse your fingers to feel where the point stops when sewing.
10.Trim outermost excess fabric to ¼” and press to the corner.
11. Repeat stitch and flip techniques on the remaining (3) block quadrants
to complete quadrant assembly. All quadrants will be identical. Refer toStep 8 for quadrant sizing.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

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12. Assemble the block using the block quadrants. Each block quadrant isturned to create a pinwheel effect as shown.

13. Trim block using the guide listed below:

Block 36 - Broken Dishes
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)

DESIGNER INFONew Collection: Harbor Springs, Laurie’s latest fabric collection, will be in shops
in August 2020. Check out the Hawthorne and Victorious quilt
patterns that accompany the line.

Laurie Simpson
www.minickandsimpson.blogspot.com@minickandsimpson

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