Here are the instructions for the straight version of the square for my "bee block".
I started by cutting all my fabric into 3" strips (the width of the edges is 2.5 but this gives me a little wiggle room). Then I sort them by color.
Next I start cutting different widths (from 3" to 1") and putting them in a row. I sew them together using a 1/4" seam and iron them in the same direction after each one. I found it helpful to check one edge on the cutting mat periodically to make sure I was not too far off from straight. You want this row to be about 14" wide. Once you have the width you need trim up the row and make it 2.5" wide. Lay the row on the center square, making sure you have at least 2.5" on both sides.
Sew together using a 1/4" seam STARTING and STOPPING 1/4" from both ends. Do not iron.
Do this for all other sides.
To Miter the corners:
fold the square in half and line up the edges. I used the 45 degree angle on my cutting board and lined up the fold along it. Draw a line on the edges that are overlapping. Sew along the line. Trim.
Do this for all other sides.
To Miter the corners:
fold the square in half and line up the edges. I used the 45 degree angle on my cutting board and lined up the fold along it. Draw a line on the edges that are overlapping. Sew along the line. Trim.
Iron so that the seam goes towards the center. YOUR DONE.
