Puss in the Corner was published in the Kansas City Star in 1930. This block was also called Puss in Boots. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. There are so many geometric combinations within this quilt creating movement and interest. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.

Fabric

Fabric A - Light Blue
Fabric B - Dark Blue
Fabric C - Tan
Fabric D - Light Tan or Yellow
Fabric E - Gold
Fabric F - Green

 

AccuQuilt GO! Dies

12" Block

 

Cut 4 Fabric A Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares

Cut 4 Fabric B Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares

Cut 4 Fabric C Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares

Cut 8 Fabric D Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 55014 or 55017 2 1/2" Strip Cutter, then rotate 90° and sub cut into 2 1/2" squares

Cut 8 Fabric D Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018

Cut 8 Fabric E Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018

Cut 16 Fabric F Triangles - Go! Half Square 2" Finished Triangles: Die 55063 or Value Die 55018

 

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Rotary Cutting

 

12" Block

Cut 4 - 2 1/2" squares from Fabric A

Cut 4 - 2 1/2" squares from Fabric B

Cut 4 - 2 1/2" squares from Fabric C

Cut 8 - 2 1/2" squares from Fabric D

Cut 4 - 2 7/8" squares for half square triangles from Fabric D

Cut 4 - 2 7/8" squares for half square triangles from Fabric E

Cut 8 - 2 7/8" squares for half square triangles from Fabric F

 

 

Puss in the Corner Quilt Layout

Block Assembly Instructions

1. Assemble eight Fabric D and Fabric F half square triangles. Assemble eight Fabric E and Fabric F half square triangles. Refer to the Half Square Triangles from Squares diagram if using rotary cut pieces or visit the Half Square Triangles Quilting Basic Section for more information.

2. Finger press the seam allowances toward the darker fabric. Double check measurements of the half squares. If doing the 12" block, your half squares should measure 2 1/2" unfinished. If the square ended up too small, check your seam allowance is a scant 1/4" or if it was too big, trim down.

3. Arrange the squares and half square triangles as shown in the exploded view.

4. Starting with the first row, align, pin and sew the squares and half square triangles together to form the first row unit. Sew the remaining five rows in the same manner.

Half square triangles made from squares5. Press the seam allowances of each unit in opposite directions to make it easier to nest the seams.

6. Match the seam lines in the first and second row, nesting the seams then pin. Sew the first and second rows together. Continue to add the remaining four rows in this manner. Press the block on the back then the front.