Brandywine Valley Quilters Block of the Month

Block of the Month -- January, 2010
“Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 6 of 12)

Block Size -- 12" x 12" finished (12½" x 12½" with seam allowance)

New BOM Ladies Sue Nann and Lee Hickman have a great idea for the Block of the Month for August 2009 - July 2010. Each month we will publish a different variation of the Dutchman's Puzzle block. Each month, make up the block pattern in your choice of fabrics. Bring it to the next Guild meeting - you'll be entered in a drawing for a prize. You get to keep your block and at the end of the year, you'll have enough blocks for a quilt! Download this pdf-format document to read all the details.

NOTE: This month’s block calls for 5 colors. Example: light, medium and dark in one color family, plus coordinating print (such as floral) and white.

January 2010 Block of the Month -- Dutchman's Puzzle (Block 6 of 12)

Diagram: Fabric: Cutting Directions:

Light triangles (small) Light print (4) 3½" squares

Medium triangles Medium print (4) 3½" squares

Dark triangles Dark print (4) 3½" squares

Floral triangles Floral print (4) 3½" x 6½" rectangles

Light triangles (large) White tone-on-tone print (4) 3½" x 6½" rectangles

Assembly Instructions:

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each of the 3½" squares.
With right sides together, layer one white print square on the left side of each white tone-on-tone 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 away from the larger triangle.
With right sides together, layer one medium print square on the right side of each floral rectangle with the diagonal line going from lower left side to upper right side. Sew and trim as in step 2. Press away from the large triangle.
With right sides together, layer one dark print square on the left side of each floral rectangle with the diagonal line going from lower right side to upper left side. Sew and trim as in step 2. Press away from the large triangle.
Trim units as needed to measure 3½" x 6½". Be sure all points are crisp.
Attach units as per diagram. Press to the larger triangle. Trim units to 6½" square.
Join units together to create block as shown. Trim to measure 12½" x 12½".

Tips to consider:

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.

Block of the Month -- January, 2010 “Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 6 of 12)

Block of the Month -- January, 2010
“Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 6 of 12)