Cut and Assemble Double 9-Patch Blocks

Block 4

From one medium or dark print, cut:
? 4-1-1/2" squares
From each of two medium or dark prints and two light prints, cut:
? 2-1-1/4" squares
From one light print, cut:
? 5-1-1/2" squares
From assorted prints, cut:
? 2-2" squares
From one assorted print, cut:
? 4-2?3-1/2" rectangles

1. Sew together two medium or dark print 1-1/4" squares and two light print 1-1/4" squares in pairs. Press seams in opposite directions. Sew together pairs to make a Four-Patch unit (Diagram 9). Press seam in one direction. The unit should be 2" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make a second Four-Patch unit.

2. Referring to Diagram 10, lay out four medium or dark print 1-1/2" squares and five light print 1-1/2" squares in three rows. Sew together squares in each row. Press seams toward darker squares. Join rows to make a Nine-Patch unit. Press seams in one direction. The unit should be 3-1/2" square including seam allowances.

3. Referring to Diagram 11, lay out two 2" squares, two Four-Patch units, one Nine-Patch unit, and four 2?3-1/2" rectangles in three rows. Sew together pieces in each row. Press seams toward rectangles. Join rows to make a Double Nine-Patch block. Press seams in one direction. The block should be 6-1/2" square including seam allowances.

4. Repeat cutting instructions and steps 1 through 3 to make 24 Double Nine-Patch blocks total.

Scrappy Tip: For consistancy, use the 'same' fabric for the rectangles in each block. It gives the eye a place to rest.

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