Inspired by summer pic-nics,
leads us to this month's block design- the 9 square.
You'll need 2 colors, 1/4 yard of each for this block.
June strawberries and gingham tables cloths
influenced my fabric choice for this month.
Cut 3 rectangle pieces 3.5"x 9".
Set them in this alternating pattern.
Sew them into 2 blocks with a 1/4" seam.
Iron seams on back and iron front.
Trim one side of each block to get it level.
Measure 3.5" and cut into strips
like this:
You should get 2 strips at 3.5" out of each block- 4 strips total.
(You'll have some material left from each block that is shorter and this won't be used.)
Set out your strips into a checkerboard block pattern
as seen below.
(Now, you'll have one extra strip that won't be used.)
Sew the 2 top strips together and then sew them to the bottom strip.
Iron seams on back and press front.
Next, square off the block by trimming 1/4 to 1/2 inch off each side,
to make it even and a square with the final block measuring 8" x 8".
Love this block and that trick
of making the strips to form the checkerboard pattern!
Print the 9 square block pattern {here}
Let's go on a pic-nic!
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