Closed September 2 for Labor Day
Dec 22: Hard Candy Christmas
Dec 22: Hard Candy Christmas
This simple block is a easy and fun. Use a cute fussy cut print for the center square if you really want to make it festive!
This block finishes at 6" or 12" square.
6" Block | 12" Block |
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From white fabric, cut (4) 1½" squares, (8) 1½" x 1" rectangles, (4) 2½" x 2" rectangles, (1) 2½" square, (8) 1" squares | From white fabric, cut (4) 2½" squares, (8) 2½" x 1½" rectangles, (4) 4½" x 3½" rectangles, (1) 4½" square, (8) 1½" squares |
From red fabric, cut (8) 1½" x 1" rectangles, (4) 2½" x 1" rectangles, (8) 1" squares |
From red fabric, cut (8) 2½" x 1 1/2" rectangles, (4) 4½" x 1½" rectangles, (8) 1½" squares |
Dimensions for 12" block are sh0wn in brackets [ ].
Make Modified 9-Patches
1 - Make 4-patches by sewing (2) 1" [1½"] red squares to (2) 1" [1½"] white squares.
2 - Sew (1) 1½" x 1" [2½" x 1½"] red rectangle to (1) 1½" x 1" [2½" x 1½"] white rectangle. Repeat to make two of these units.
3 - Join (1) unit from Step 2 with (1) 1½" [2½"] white square.
4 - Join (1) unit from Step 2 with a 4-patch unit.
5 - Assemble modified 9-patch block as shown. Repeat to make 4 modified 9-patch blocks.
Make Modified 2-Patches
Combine (1) 2½" x 2" [4½" x 3½"] white rectangles with (1) 2½" x 1" [4½" x 2½] red rectangle to create modified 2-patches. Repeat to make 4 modified 2-patches.
Assemble Block
The entire block goes together in rows just like a 9-patches. Starch and press. That's it!
This block finishes at 6" or 12" square.
I hope your holiday preparations are going well! Enjoy this weekend and have a wonderful Christmas!
Lisa Calle
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