Block of the Month -- November, 2005
EASY ATTIC WINDOW
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.
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Fabric: |
Cut Directions: |
| A |
Floral print |
(1) -- 6½" x 6½" |
| B |
Dark Blue print |
(1) -- 3½" x 6½"
(1) -- 4½" x 4½" |
| C |
Medium Blue print |
(1) -- 3½" x 6½"
(1) -- 4½" x 4½" |
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Step 1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of one of the 4½" squares. Place squares right sides together and sew ¼" on both sides of the diagonal mark.
Step 2. Cut apart on the diagonal line and press open toward the dark blue fabric. Square up to 3½" square. This will make two squares.
Step 3. Looking at the sample, sew the medium rectangle to the medium side of the square and press towards the rectangle.
Step 4. Sew the dark rectangle to the floral print. Press towards the dark rectangle.
Step 5. Sew the floral and dark blue unit from Step 4 to the square and rectangle unit from Step 3. Press toward the floral and dark blue unit.
Step 6. Make sure your block is 9½" square. Square up, if necessary.
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".
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