Nine Patch





Three Different Fabrics

A: Dark, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
B: Medium, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3
C: Light, cut 3 ½” x 14 ¼” = 3

Use ¼” seam allowance always!

1. Sew the three sets of three strips together (ABC, CAB, BCA).
2. Press towards the darker color.
3. Square up one end of each strip set using seam lines as straight edge. Cross cut 3 ½” you should get 4 rows out of each set.
4. Layout blocks on the table like diagram above, and sew the top two rows together right sides facing butting up the seams so they line up correctly. Press to one side
5. Sew bottom row to top section--right sides facing butting up the seams so they line up correctly. Press to one side.
6. Square up your blocks to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”
7. Makes 4 Blocks

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