#43 Garden Path

Here's an easier way to piece this block.

Start by making a center 4-patch surrounded by 4 loose triangles as shown in book. (My block is made with a solid center square, not a 4-patch)

This center unit is referred to as a 'Square in a Square'

On each template #44 and each of the large triangles, mark an X a quarter inch in from both edges on the wrong side of the fabric. This identifies the seam allowance when sewing the units together with a Y~Seam.  Set this aside for now.

Next, make 8 half square triangles. (hst)

Using the hst's, create 'Unit One' shown below.

Repeat for a total of 4. 

With the remaining 4 hst's, make 'Unit Two' shown below. Repeat 4 times.

Line up Units One and Two together as shown below and sew them together. 
Repeat for a total of 4.

After sewing Units One and Two together, add in the brown template #44.  Finger press to determine the center of the pieced unit and the template.  Pin and sew together.  
Repeat for a total of 4

Using the y~seam method, line up an X on one side of the template with the X on the triangle. Begin sewing the units together at the X stopping at the opposite X.  You may want to take a small back stitch when you start and stop at the X's.  Do this with all 4 sides of the center 'Square in a Square'.  

Complete the block by sewing up the open corner seams.  

For more detail on how to sew together y~seams, view this great tutorial on Craftsy...click HERE