Block of the Month -- December, 2009
“Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 5 of 12)

Diagram: Fabric: Cutting Directions: Dark triangles Dark print (4) 3½" x 6½" rectangles Medium triangles Medium print (4) 3½" x 6½" rectangles (4) 3½" squares Light triangles White tone-on-tone print (12) 3½" squares

Assembly Instructions:

1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each of the 3½" squares.
2. With right sides together, layer one white square on the left side of each rectangle with the diagonal line going from lower left to the upper right. Sew directly on top of the drawn line. Cut away excess fabric ¼" from the seam line. Press towards the white.
3. With right sides together, layer one white square on the right side of each medium print rectangle and one medium square on the right side of each dark rectangle with the diagonal line going from upper left side to lower right side. Sew and trim as in step 2. Press away from the large triangle.
4. Trim units as needed to measure 3½" x 6½". Be sure all points are crisp.
5. Attach units as per diagram. Press to the larger triangle. Trim units to 6½" square.
6. Join units together to create block as shown. Trim to measure 12½" x 12½".

• Use 100% cotton fabrics for the block. Wash fabrics before cutting. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run!
• It helps to arrange the patches on a piece of felt, flannel or batting before sewing to aid in assembly.
• Stitch all seams using a scant ¼" seam allowance. Please try to be accurate!
• Unless otherwise specified, press seams toward the dark fabric if possible, taking care not to stretch any bias edges.

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