Quilt Pattern: Winged Square

This interesting pattern is one of the many charming variations of the old nine patch original. Only three of the nine patches are plain squares though, the other six each being pieced of 4 light and 4 dark triangles.

The 12-inch pieced blocks may be set together with alternate plain white squares so that the pieced ones "wing" all one direction, or another plan is suggested in the small sketch which uses 20 pieced and 16 plain giving a rather more unusual effect.

Often the setting together of blocks may be so planned by balancing colors or arranging unusually that much distinction is achieved from humble material. Winged square blocks are 12 inches square if seams are added to the patterns here given.

Material Estimate: Set together as suggested in the small sketch you will need 20 pieced blocks and 16 plain blocks. Your quilt will finish about 72 by 72 inches without borders. This will require 5 yards of white, 1 1/2 yards of pink and 1/2 yards rose print, a total of 7 yards without borders.

A Butterfly or Snowflakes design would be a good quilting choice for the plain blocks.