Block of the Month -- October, 2009
“Dutchman's Puzzle” (Block 3 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.
Diagram:
Fabric:
Cutting Directions:
Dark triangles
Dark print
(8) 3½" squares
Medium triangles
Medium print
(8) 3½" x 6½" rectangles
Light triangles
White tone-on-tone print
(8) 3½" squares
Assembly Instructions:
Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the 8 white tone-on-tone squares. With right sides together, layer one white tone-on-tone 3½" square
on the right side of the medium 3½" x 6½" rectangles with the diagonal line going
from upper left side to lower right side. Sew directly on top of the drawn line. Cut away excess fabric ¼" from the seam line. Press seam allowance towards white fabric.
With right sides together, layer another white tone-on-tone square on the left side
of all the units made in Step 1. The diagonal line should go from lower left side to upper
right side. Sew directly on top of the line. Cut away excess fabric ¼" from the
seam line. Press seam allowance towards the white fabric.
Trim units as needed to bring them back to original size of 3½" x 6½". Be sure all points are crisp.
Repeat Steps 1 - 3, using the 8 dark 3½" squares layered on the medium rectanges.
Attach the white/medium units to the dark/medium 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.
