I was so happy when I got Katarina Roccella’s new line in the mail. As soon as it was released I went out and bought 1/2 yards of the whole line.

I knew immediately I wanted to use one of my Quilt Design a Day patterns, to make something for one of my niece’s for Christmas. Those girls are just so adorable.

I am running a little behind in finishing this mini, for this post, unfortunately. All the pieces have been trimmed and are all ready to be sewn together.

In total, the pieces you will need:

• Sixty-four (64) Half Square Triangles
• Twenty-four (24) 2.5″ Squares (for the plus block)
• Twelve (12) 6.5″ x 2.5″ Rectangles (for the pkus block)
• Six (6) 4.5″ Squares
• Four (4) 4.5″ x 2.5″ Rectangles

This top is made up of three distinct blocks that are replicated with the individual rows.

1. The plus block (where the measurements are with seam allowance) in the first column.  You will need to make Four (4) of these for each of the Plus Rows. I alternated a dark and light plus in each row. The Half Square Triangles used in each of the corners of the plus blocks, are also 2.5″ and you can use this tutorial to make them the HST.
   The Half Square Triangles used in each of the corners of the plus blocks, are also 2.5″ and you can use this tutorial to make them the HST. Take care on the placement of the HST’s when making up the blocks.
2. Column 2, uses a Flying Geese Block made from two 2.5″ Half Square Triangles. You will need 8 HST to make 4 flying geese that are used between each of the focus squares (#3).
3. A 4.5″ (includes seam allowance) Square –  is used in column 2. I recommend fussy cutting and using these blocks as focus blocks. You will need three (3) full squares and two (2) 1/2 squares (4.5 x 2.5″) per column.

There are so many great projects using Katarina’s new line. Take a look. I hope you enjoy the other projects.