Block of the Month -- March 2005
NINE PATCH


Block Size -- 9" x 9" finished (9½" x 9½" with seam allowance)

The guild encourages all members to participate in this monthly raffle. It is a fun way to “get your feet wet” quilting and everyone enjoys the chance to win enough blocks for a quilt top. Please take the time to measure and sew accurately. It is very hard to sew together blocks that are not the same measurement. Most guild members would be more than happy to help you get started if you are unsure about how to begin. Let's take our time -- even experienced quilters can have an off day at the sewing machine.

Solid Block:

March 2005 Block of the Month -- Nine Patch (solid square)

First Nine Patch:

March 2005 Block of the Month -- Nine Patch (first nine patch)

Second Nine Patch:

March 2005 Block of the Month -- Nine Patch (second nine patch)		  
  Fabric: Cut Directions:
A White Tone-on-tone print (9) -- 3½" x 3½"
B Green or St. Patrick's Day Print (1) -- 9½" x 9½"
(9) -- 3½" x 3½"

 
Step 1: Assemble the first Nine-patch as shown in the picture, using the Green Print as the “X”.
Step 2: Assemble the second Nine-patch as shown in the picture, using the White Tone-on-tone print as the “X”.
Step 3: Also bring one 9½" x 9½" square in the Green Print.

Keep in mind:
Use 100 % cotton fabrics for the block.
Wash the fabrics before cutting the quilt pattern. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run.
Stitch all seams ¼".
Press seams toward the dark fabric unless the pattern dictates otherwise.

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