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Wednesday
Nov082006

More Nine Patch Piecing

Now you have a whole bunch of long strip sandwiches that need to be cut into usable bites.  Cut each strip into 2 1/2 inch pieces like this:

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With right sides together, pin and sew two pieces together. Use as many pins as you need on either side of the seams to keep them nice and neat! 

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Note the vertical seams on the top and bottom strips - see how they are facing different directions?  This makes them lay flat as you sew the horizontal seam.

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After pressing the horizontal seam, pin and sew another strip to create a square.   sherbert4.jpg sherbert5.jpg

Repeat this process with remaining strips.  Then, step back and admire your stack of checkerboards! -- Jen


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Reader Comments (1)

How many nine patches do I need to make, is this a baby quilt or a twin/lap size.

Thank you,
Rosemary
Saturday, May 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterRosemary

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