November 2009 - 9-Patch Block

Nine-Patch Block

Cutting:
Background - 4 4 ½” squares Fabric 1 - 5 4 ½” squares

Assembly:
1. Layout squares as in block
2. Starting at right side, match up each square along right side with the adjacent square of the middle column. Sew ¼” seam along one side of each of the 3 sets.
3. Press toward Fabric 1.
4. Place pressed units back in layout as in picture above.
5. Match each unit with the left most square of each row. Sew ¼” seam.
6. Press toward Fabric 1.
7. You will now have 3 rows. Lay the top row right-side down on top of the middle row.
8. Nestle the seams together and pin at the seams along the top. Sew ¼” seam.
9. Press toward middle row.
10. Lay the top row right-side down on top of middle row.
11. Nestle the seams together and pin at the seams. Sew ¼” seam.
12 Press toward middle row.


Block complete!