Maple Leaf Block Instructions

To make the 9 1/2 inch maple leaf blocks:  

Some basic instructions

HSTs cut each, background and color 3 7/8” squares (cut diagonally once) to make two OR cut a 5 1/2” square and cut diagonally twice) to make 4.
The stem: cut 3/4” X 5 1/4” and use two background triangles.
Plus you’ll need one 3 1/2” background square and one 3 1/2” color square 

If you have this Easy Angle ruler, you can cut the shorter leaf section as shown (3 1/2 x 6 1/2").  I always like to have as few seams as possible.  To make the longer leaf piece make one that is 3" longer. If you don't have this ruler, you can make four 3 1/2" HSTs using the cutting instructions.

Proceed to sew the pieces as shown.

Continue sewing together until your block is complete and square up to be 9 1/2"