April 1998’s block was a 9 inch Split Nine Patch
The finished block measures 9 inches square (9 1/2
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There are three dark blocks, three light blocks and three half and half blocks, using 12 different fabrics. |
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- Cut three (3) dark squares and three (3) light squares, 3 1/2 inches each.
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- Cut three (3) dark squares and three (3) light squares 3 7/8 inches each, then cut them diagonally. Sew the light triangles to the dark triangles and press the seams toward the dark fabric.
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- Top row -- dark square, dark square, triangle unit (with the dark half on the left).
- Middle row -- dark square, triangle unit (with the dark on the left), light square.
- Bottom row -- triangle unit (with the dark on the left), light square, light square.
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- Your completed unfinished block will measure 9 1/2 inches.
- It will measure 9 inches after it is sewn into a quilt.
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- NOTE: Remember to always use good quality, 100% cotton fabrics and to pre-wash your fabrics.
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