Shadywood Quilts

Cut and Assemble Nine-Patch Blocks

Block 5

From one assorted print, cut:

• 1-3-1/2" square
• 4-2" squares

From a second assorted print, cut:
? 4-2?3-1/2" rectangles

1. Referring to Diagram 12, lay out four 2" squares, the 3-1/2" square, and four 2?3-1/2" rectangles. Sew together pieces in each row. Press seams toward darker pieces. Join rows to make a Nine-Patch block. Press seams in one direction.

The block should be 6-1/2" square including seam allowances.

2. Repeat cutting instructions for Step 1 to make 42 Nine-Patch blocks total.

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