Virginia’s Puzzle: Making Row E

If you’re all caught up, then you’re past the halfway point — woohoo! See, I told you this was gonna be easy!

Ready for Row E today? This set of rows has more pieces, so pay special attention that you’re getting the right pieces in the right positions.

Here we go again . . .

All seams are 1/4″. Press seams toward the darkest fabric. If you find the diagrams difficult to read, you can click on them to make them larger.

Remember to double check that you’ve done each row correctly by folding your finished row in half, end to end — the two halves will mirror each other, since every row is symmetrical. If not, then something is wrong, and you can fix it before moving on.

I’m giving you the number of pieces you need to make one row, then in parentheses, I’m giving you the total amount of pieces you will need to make all of the rows you need of each type. Also, since all the pieces are 2 1/2″ wide, I’m only referring to them by length.

Follow the instructions for the version you’re making: traditional or modern.

For the Traditional version, Row E (make 8):

Here are the pieces you will need:

Background:
6 1/2″ rectangles: 5 (40)
2 1/2″ squares: 4 (32)

Red:
4 1/2″ rectangles: 6 (48)

Black:
2 1/2″ squares: 2 (16)

Follow this diagram, and join the pieces together, sewing them end to end. (In the diagram, the numbers indicate the finished size of each patch.) This row should measure 2 1/2″ x 66 1/2″.

Make 8 of Row E. Use your labels to label these rows.

For the Modern version, Row E (make 8):

Here are the pieces you will need (remember to mix them all up for a scrappy look):

Background:
6 1/2″ rectangles: 5 (40)
2 1/2″ squares: 4 (32)

Prints:
4 1/2″ rectangles: 6 (48)
2 1/2″ squares: 2 (16)

Follow this diagram, and join the pieces together, sewing them end to end. (In the diagram, the numbers indicate the finished size of each patch.) This row should measure 2 1/2″ x 66 1/2″.

Make 8 of Row E. Use your labels to label these rows.

And you’re done with Row E! The next set of instructions will be posted on May 2nd — Happy Stitching!