PART 2 - EIGHT NINES

Step 1:  Layer a light 2-1/2" square on a dark 2-1/2" square, right sides together.  Sew a 1/4" seam along one side of the layered pair.  Repeat this step twenty-three more times for a total of twenty-four light/dark pairs.

Step 2:  Using a light/dark pair from Step 1, sew a light 2-1/2" square to the other side of the dark square as shown below.  Repeat this step seven more times for a total of eight light/dark/light units.  Press seam allowances toward the dark fabric.

Step 3:  Using a light/dark pair from Step 2. sew a dark 2-1/2" square to the other side of the light square as shown below.  Repeat this step fifteen more times for a total of sixteen dark/light/dark units.  Press seam allowances toward the dark fabric.

Step 4:  Sew a dark/light/dark unit to the top and bottom of a light/dark/light unit, as shown below.  Repeat for a total of eight Nine Patch blocks.  Press seams toward the dark/light/dark units.

Your Nine Patch blocks should measure 6-1/2" along each side.  They will measure 6" when sewn into the quilt.

• Part 1 - October 31, 2004
• Part 2 - November 7, 2004
• Part 3 - November 14, 2004
• Part 4 - November 21, 2004
• Part 5 - November 28, 2004