Brandywine Valley Quilters Block of the Month

2011-2012 Block of the Month -- Storm at Sea Sampler
January, 2012: Block 6 - Nine-Patch

This year’s Block of the Month series, presented by Ellen Nobles-Harris, begins with the August 2011 block. Once again, we are not raffling the blocks - you keep the blocks you make. Bring your finished block to the next Guild meeting to be entered in a drawing for a prize!

January 2012 Block of the Month -- Block 6 - Nine-Patch Click here to download the PIECING INSTRUCTIONS for this month's block. (Instructions are included for both piecing and paper piecing the block.)

Click here to download the general instructions for planning your quilt.

See the August 2011 BOM page for corrections to the August 2011 BOM instructions that were posted on September 15, 2011.

(Click icon to download Adobe Reader to open .pdf files on this site.)

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.

2011-2012 Block of the Month -- Storm at Sea Sampler January, 2012: Block 6 - Nine-Patch

2011-2012 Block of the Month -- Storm at Sea Sampler
January, 2012: Block 6 - Nine-Patch