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2009 Block of the Month
July 2009 - Installment #7
Quilt Block Name: Swamp Angel
Block Unfinished Size: 12-1/2"
Number of Blocks to Make: One
Printing Choices: Printer Friendly Webpage or PDF File.
Cutting Instructions:
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Color |
# to Cut |
Size & Shape |
Second Cut* |
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Color A (Green) |
1 |
4-1/2" Square |
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Color B (Cream) |
2 |
4-7/8" Squares |
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Color C (Red) |
2 |
4-7/8" Squares |
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Color D (Brown) |
2 |
5-1/4" Squares |
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Color E (Tan) |
2 |
5-1/4" Squares |
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* 
- Cut once diagonally. 
- Cut twice diagonally.
Sewing Instructions:
(Note: Sewing Instructions are for 1 block.)
Step 1: Sew a Color C (red) 4-7/8" triangle and a Color B (cream) 4-7/8" triangle together as shown below. Press the seam allowances toward the darker fabric and trim points. Make 4. (This unit should measure 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".)
Step 2: Sew a Color E (tan) 5-1/4" triangle and a Color D (brown) 5-1/4" triangle together as shown below. Press the seam allowances toward the darker fabric and trim point. Make 8.
Step 3: Sew two Step 2 units together as shown below. Press the seam allowances to one side and trim points. Make 4. (This unit should measure 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".)
Step 4: Arrange the Step 1 units, the Step 3 units, and the Color A (green) square as shown below. Sew into rows and press the seam allowances away from the Step 3 units. Next, sew the rows together to finish the block. Press the seam allowances away from the center. Make 1. (The block will measure 12-1/2" at this point. It will measure 12" when it is sewn into the quilt.)
Part 2 - Four Nine-Patch Blocks
Cutting Instructions:
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Color |
# to Cut |
Size & Shape |
Second Cut* |
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Color A (Green) |
16 |
2-1/2" Squares |
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Color B (Cream) |
20 |
2-1/2" Squares |
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* - Cut once diagonally.
Step 5: Arrange four Color A (green) 2-1/2" squares and five Color B (cream) 2-1/2" squares, as shown below. Sew into rows and press seam allowances toward the darker squares. Next, sew the rows together to finish the nine-patch unit. Press the seam allowances toward the center row. Make 4. (This unit should measure 6-1/2" x 6-1/2".)
That's all for this month! Save the Part 2 units for later. They will be used in the borders.
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