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TQPM Design Challenge

Make dynamic 9-Patch Blocks using basic geometric shapes.

Block designed by Bonny Peters of Cat Den Mountain Quilts.www.catdenmountainquilts.com

Design Challenge - IntroductionBy Cindy Mccoy

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Introduction Welcome to our Design Challenge! We will be making dynamic 9-Patch blocks using basic geometric shapes. Foundation paper piecing (FPP) templates will be provided with which you can design 9-Patch blocks in 12" finished sizes. For some of the blocks there will be information for patchwork piecing. Part of this challenge is deciding how to make your blocks, so there will be no fabric requirements. You can choose your preferred methods to make them.

There are a total of 30 units. The design possibilities are just about limitless.

Join us as we challenge ourselves to think outside the box in creating dynamic 9-Patch blocks.

How to Build a Block

First, you start with a unit that is symmetrical on both the horizontal and vertical axis. This is Block C in Diagram 1. We will start with a simple Block in a Box. You will need to make one center Block C.

Next we need two other units. We will call these Block A and Block B. They will go around Block C as shown in Diagram 1 above.

Since we are just starting out with our challenge, let’s use two very easy units. Block A is a 4-Patch and block B is made of 2 Flying Geese. You will need four each of Block A and Block B.

Now it is time for the fun part of designing our block! Set your blocks together as indicated by Diagram 1. The arrows denote the orientation of the blocks as they are arranged around the center Block C. I like things symmetrical, so this is my first design for a9-Patch block.

Let's say I want to get a little on the wild side and rotate my flying geese blocks. As you can see, it makes a big change in the 9-Patch block and creates movement.

What happens when we switch Block A and Block B? Wow, a brand new modern design emerges! Play with your units to see how many different 9-patch designs you can discover.

Special Instructions 1. Square units to 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".

2. You will find the tutorials referenced with some units at

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www.quiltpatternmagazine.com/pdfs/tutorials/

When printing Templates, set Page Scaling to “None”. Print patterns at “100%” or “Actual Size”. Do not select “Shrink to Fit” or “Fit to Printable Area” options. Once printed, measure the Test Square to make sure it is the specified size.

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Unit 1 for Position Block A

Unit 2 for Position Block B

Unit 3 for Position Block C

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Design Challenge - Unit 1FPP Templates

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Foundation Piecing1. Make 2 Rectangle A.2. Sew 2 rectangles together to make unit.

Patchwork Piecing1. Cut 4 (four) 2-1/2" squares.2. Sew 2 squares together to make Rectangle A.3. Repeat step 2 to make 2 Rectangle A.4. Sew 2 rectangles together to make unit.

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Foundation Piecing1. Make square unit.

Patchwork Piecing1. Cut 4 (four) 2-1/2" squares.2. Cut 2 (two) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles. 3. Use Tutorial 2 at web site to make a rectangle.4. Repeat step 3 to make 2 rectangles.5. Sew 2 rectangles together to make unit.





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3" Test Square

Foundation Piecing1. Make square unit.

Patchwork Piecing1. Cut 3 (three) 1-7/8" squares.2. Sew 3 squares together to make center row rectangle.3. Cut 2 (two) 1-7/8" x 4-5/8" rectangles for outer rows.4. Sew 3 rectangles together to make unit.5. Square unit to 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".

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