QAF Block of the Month
September 2009
Grid 9Too
9 1/2" unfinished (9"
finished)
For the start of
Fall, (can you feel it in the air?), we are going to re-visit a block that
is a little different, a nine patch that is definitely not symmetrical,
but
has great setting possibilities. You'll have a nice and scrappy quilt,
whether
or not you sash the blocks, and it will look more or less like plaid when
you finish.
You will need one
black solid and one white solid fabric. Kona cotton is a good bet for these.
And you will need one tan TOT for each block, although you may make up
to 2 blocks from each tan for the BOM lottery. If you make more, use another
tan. The same black and white fabrics can be used throughout.
Cut for each block:
Black - (1) 2 1/2" square
White - (2) 2 1/2" squares and (2) 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" rectangles
Tan - Cut: (1) 2 1/2" square, (2) 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" rectangles and (1) 5 1/2"
square
You may choose to strip piece these blocks, and if so, cut a strip of each
separate piece and stitch them together as they appear in each row of the block.
For those of you making one or two blocks, lay out your pieces as per the picture
above, and stitch them together by pairs, and press to the darker fabric. Your
4-patch section should measure 4 1/2" square before you apply the other strips
to its side. Sew the strips for the bottom row together, pressing to the darker
fabrics, and then stitch to the top part of the block. Square up to 9 1/2" and
you're done.
Here are 3 different settings that Shaka came up with...the first is a straight
set, the second on point with setting squares, and the third shows the blocks
sashed for another interesting look.
