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Nine Patch Nirvana

2006 Block of the Month
Four Score
Size: 12"
March 2006 Quilt Block of the Month Free from
BlockCentral.com
Cutting Instructions:
*Fabric:
A (Lt. Orange)
B (Blue)
B (Blue)
C (Cream)

Size & Shape:

4-7/8" Square
4-1/2" Square
5-1/4" Square
5-1/4" Square

# to Cut:
4
1
2
2

Sewing Instructions:
Step 1: Using a ruler and a rotary cutter, Cut the each of the Color C (cream) 5-1/4"
squares into four triangles as shown below:

Step 2: Using a ruler and a rotary cutter, Cut the each of the Color B (blue) 5-1/4"
squares into four triangles as shown below:

Step 3: Using a ruler and a rotary cutter, Cut the each of the Color A (orange) 4-7/8"
squares into four triangles as shown below:

Step 4: With right sides together, layer a Color B (blue) triangle on a Color C (cream)
triangle and sew along one short side as shown below. Press seam allowances toward
the darker fabric. Repeat three times more for a total of four Color C/Color B triangles.
THEN, with right sides together, layer a Color C (cream) triangle on a Color B (blue)
triangle and sew along one short side as shown below. Press seam allowances toward
the darker fabric. Repeat three times more for a total of four Color B/Color C triangles.

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Step 5: Sew the Color A (orange) triangles to the long side of each Step 4 triangles.
Press the seam allowance toward the Color A (orange) triangle.

Step 6: Using the illustration below as you guide, arrange the units. Press seam
allowances away from the center unit on the top and bottom rows and toward the
center unit in the center row. Sew rows together to finish the block and press seam
allowances toward the center row.

Your block should measure 12-1/2" at this point. It will measure 12" when it
is sewn into the quilt.

Copyright 2006 by Kim Noblin. All rights reserved. Free for personal use only. All
other use requires written permission from the designer. Email:
kim@blockcentral.com Website: http://www.blockcentral.com

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