Step One

Lightly draw a diagonal pencil line on the back of the light 2 1/4” squares.  Place right side of square on the right side of 8 ½” tan/light brown strip, matching outside edges.  Sew along penciled lines, then trim the outer triangles off and discard. Press open.

Complete 16 units for Crib/Lap size

Complete 40 units for Twin size

Complete 56 units for Queen size

Step Two

For each block you need two of the units you just sewed, two 5” x 2.25” white strips, and one nickel.

Sew one strip to opposite sides of the nickel.  Press open.

Step Four

Stitch one unit to either end.  Press open.