6” Nine Patch Quilt Block
APRIL: Nine Patch – 6” BLOCK OF THE MONTH
For
April I choose a simple block called “ Nine Patch”. If you google it – different variations will
appear in the search engine. Today we will create a 6” block , but it can also
be made in different sizes. Here are the cutting measurements for the nine
patch quilt block in five sizes: 6”, 9”, 12”, 15” and 18”.
Need
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6”
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9”
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12”
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15”
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18”
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9 squares total
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Fabric A:
5 squares
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Cut
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2 1/2
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3 1/2
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4 1/2
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5 1/2
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6 1/2
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Fabric B:
4 squares
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Cut
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2 1/2
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3 1/2
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4 1/2
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5 1/2
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6 1/2
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Fabric Requirements
Blue – 5 x 2 ½’ squares
White – 4 x 2 ½’ squares
Using the Blue and White 2 ½”
pieces, alternate colors per pattern.
Sew using ¼” seams, press seams. Square
the block to 5”
If you want a larger block
continue on to double nine-patch making this last block the center piece.
Fabric Requirements
Light Blue – 4 x 5’ squares
Dark Blue – 4 x 5’ squares
Assembly
Using the Blue 5” pieces,
alternate colors per pattern.
Sew using ¼” seams, press seams. Square
the block to 12”
After you have created your master piece - share your picture in my Facebook group "Simply Stefanie Arts & Crafts". See more "here".
You can purchase your own surprise block of the month from my ETSY store “here”.
You can also find more blocks in the quilt library here- called scissortailquilting The author also has a free printable coloring page for each block.
You can also find more blocks in the quilt library here- called scissortailquilting The author also has a free printable coloring page for each block.
Links:
Free fabric tags BOM by SimplySteffi Sewing projects Sewing Classes Star Sew Along Winged four-patch |
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