Brandywine Valley Quilters Block of the Month

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

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

Thanks to BOM Ladies Sue Nann and Lee Hickman for their twist on our Block of the Month program for August 2009 - July 2010. Each month we have published a different variation of the Dutchman's Puzzle block. Make up the block pattern in your choice of fabrics and bring it to the next Guild meeting - you'll be entered in a drawing for a prize. You get to keep your block and by now, you'll have enough blocks for a quilt! Download this pdf-format document to read all the details. Happy piecing and quilting to make a beautiful quilt!

NOTE: This month’s block calls for 5 colors – white on white, and four shades of the same color (light, medium, medium dark and dark).

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

Diagram: Fabric: Cutting Directions:

White triangles White tone-on-tone print (8) 3½" squares

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

Medium triangles Medium print (4) 3½" squares

Medium-dark triangles Medium-dark print (4) 3½" squares

Dark triangles Dark 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 square on the left side of each rectangle with the diagonal line going from the upper right to the lower left. Sew directly on top of the drawn line. Cut away excess fabric ¼" from the seam line. Press toward the white fabric.
With right sides together, layer one medium square on the right side of each light rectangle with the diagonal line going from upper left to lower right. Sew, trim and press as in Step 2.
With right sides together, layer one medium-dark square square on the right side of each dark rectangle with the diagonal line going from upper left to lower right. Sew, trim and press as in Step 2.
Sew one light unit from Step 3 to one dark unit from Step 4 as per picture. Trim to make a 6½" square.
Join squares created in Step 5 to make the block pictured. Trim to 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 -- July, 2010 “Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 12 of 12)

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