Maple Leaf

I needed more background fabric for a top I’m finishing, so I ordered Benartex Bittersweet 2094. When it came I realized I’d bought 2094-3 (sunlight) when I wanted 2094-7 (cream).  I’ve a charm pack from the same line, and yesterday I decided to use them both to make an autumn leaf quilt. To make this 10” (finished) block, I used Marti Michell’s template sets B and D. Cut 2 light and 2 dark pieces each with templates 9, 11 and 13. Cut 1 dark piece with template 12. Cut 2 light pieces with template 23 (one right side up and the other upside down), and 1 dark piece with template 24. Cut 2 light and 1 dark with template 25. To make the stem, cut a 3/4” wide diagonal piece from a dark 5” square and sew a light triangle (cut with template 9) on each side. Trim the resulting square with template 8. Assemble the block as shown, starting at the stem end.