Step 1: Cutting the Fabric

1. To begin, cut from the batting:
   twelve 4 1/2-inch squares
   
2. Fold the fabric in half from selvage to selvage. From each of the fabrics,  Cut:
   two 2 1/2-inch wide strips
3. From these 2 1/2-inch wide strips, cut:

   eight 2 1/2-inch squares from each fabric.
   four 4 1/2-inch strips from each fabric.