2025 April Block of the Month

 Hello everyone,

I hope you had a great time making the March block of the Month.  We would love to have you share them with us on facebook.  

The block this month, is a really fun one.  In fact, I had always thought of making this block, but never have.  This month it is the Disappearing Nine Patch.

You need 3 fabrics.  I chose a dark, medium and light.  From the dark cut 1 - 4 1/2" block, from the medium cut 4 - 4 1/2" blocks and from the light cut 4 - 4 1/2" blocks.  

Now, arrange your blocks by rows.  

Row 1, start with a medium, light and medium and stitch together with a 1/4" seam.  Press seams toward the medium fabrics.

Row 2, light, dark, light and stitch together with a 1/4" seam.  Press seams toward the dark fabric.

Row 3, repeat row 1.  Stitch with a 1/4" seam.  Press seams toward the medium fabrics. 

Sew rows together.

Press.  This block should measure 12 1/2".

Now comes the fun part.  Cut the block in half vertically,

 then cut in half horizontally, so you have 4 squares. 

 Arrange them in different orders to see what you like. 

 I like to take pictures so that I can remember what I have done and decide which one I like the best.  When you find the layout you like, stitch them together with a 1/4" seam, and there you have a Disappearing 9 patch block. 

 We would love to see what you have done, so post to our facebook page.