Junior Cat- 6" Quilt Block
The seventh block in our Fashion Cats quilt block series is the youngest member of the family! This is a 6" foundation paper pieced quilt block pattern.
Cutting Instructions:
Note: When paper-piecing, I cut larger pieces than I actually need to ensure that I won't have problem covering an area if I don't place it in exactly the right spot. The cutting instructions below are for larger pieces. If you'd rather cut smaller, more exact pieces, feel free to do so.
Fabric: | Size & Shape: | For: |
Background | 2-1/2" x 4" (Cut 2) | A5, A6 |
Background | 2" x 4" (Cut 1) | A1 |
Background | 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" (Cut 2) | B7, D7 |
Yellow (Cat) | 3" x 4" (Cut 1) | A4 |
Yellow (Cat) | 2-1/2" Square (Cut 2). Cut once diagonally for two triangles. | A2, A3 |
Red | 1-1/2" Square (Cut 2) | B1, D1 |
Red | 1-1/2" x 2" (Cut 5). | B3, C1, C3, C5, D3 |
Red | 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Cut 2) | B5, D5 |
White | 1-1/2" x 2" (Cut 2) | B2, D2 |
White | 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Cut 5) | B4, C2, C4, D4 |
Blue | 1-1/2" x 3" (Cut 2) | B6, D6 |
Blue | 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Cut 1) | C6 |
Blue | 1" x 4" (Cut 2) | C7, C8 |
Instructions:
Step 1: Print out the paper foundation pattern. Cut out each of the four paper-piecing units just outside of the dashed lines of the seam allowance.
Step 2: Using a VERY short stitch length setting on your sewing machine, paper-piece each unit following the numbers on the printed foundation.
Step 3: When all of the units have been pieced, carefully trim away the excess paper and fabric by cutting on the dashed lines of the seam allowance.
Step 4: With right sides together, sew Unit B to the left side of Unit C and sew Unit D to the right side of Unit C. Remove the paper from the seam allowance (on both sides) and press seams toward Unit C.
Step 5: With right sides together, sew Unit A to Unit BCD and press this seam open.
Step 5: Carefully remove the paper from the back of the block.
Step 6: Lightly trace the face pattern on the right side of the cat's face. Using 2 strands of embroidery floss, outline stitch the mouth and satin stitch the nose and eyes.
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