The 2027 RNQG raffle quilt is based on a classic, scrappy on-point 9-patch design as shown in the diagram below.
Blocks in the finished quilt measure 4½” square. The solid blocks will all be Kona Cotton Corn Yellow (color #F001-1089).
Members are asked to make scrappy 9-patch blocks using high-contrast fabrics. Since approximately two hundred 9-patch blocks are needed for this large quilt, all are encouraged to make as many as they would like!
9-PATCH FABRIC CHOICES
- Use two high-contrast fabrics
- Avoid fabrics which are close in color to the solid squares
- Use what you have and love: brights, traditional, muted, batiks, reproduction, etc.
SEWING GUIDELINES
- Use a scant ¼” seam
- Press seams towards the darker fabric
- Make some blocks with darker fabric in the corners and middle, other blocks with lighter fabrics in the corners and middle. Both types are needed!
- Verify that the completed block measures 5″ square and the center square measures 1½” X 1½”!
CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS
Strip Piecing Method *** preferred ***
- Cut three 2″ strips of each fabric
- Arrange and stitch fabric into strip sets as shown. Press seams.
- Crosscut strip sets into 2″ pieces.
- Arrange crosscuts as shown and stitch together to create 9-patch blocks. Press seams.
Traditional Method
- Cut five 2″ squares from one fabric, four 2″ squares from the contrasting fabric.
- Arrange fabric squares to reflect design of completed block.
- Sew squares together into columns. Press seams.
- Sew columns together to complete 9-patch blocks. Press seams.
