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simple instructions for a tricky look!
This is an easy quilt pattern I found online. This looks really intricate and difficult, but it's simple. Let me show you!
Looking back i wish i had used more colors, or simplified it...it's a little loud. But I am still very proud of if. Labor of love for my baby cousin.

Posted by ScentsyVT from Swanton, Vermont, United States • Published 26th January 2010 • See ScentsyVT's 14 projects »

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Step 1
Lets start! Cut 3.5" strips! To replicate mine, cut one color, 4 black strips, 4 white strips. Sew 3 strips together: black white black. Then the second large strip: white blue white. And the last: another black white black.
Step 2
From those, cut strips 3.5" wide
Step 3
Sew together into 9 patch(Yes! you can use this strip piece method to make a simple nine patch quilt).

Arg! i am just now noticing the graphic colors don't match the photo! whoops!
Step 4
Now take out your rotary blade, ruler and cutting mat and cut down the center. Turn mat and cut down middle again, as shown in photo.
Step 5
Now flip 2 of the squares color pointing out. Are you still with me? Pin and sew, top 2 together, and lower 2.
Step 6
Pin and sew, top 2 together, and lower 2. And then the top to lower...and there you have your fabulous patch!
Step 7
It does take more work to make this than a regular nine patch, but it looks so intricate! People will think you are some world class quilter! With decades of experience!
Step 8
I also used the blue in the border to tie it together. I didn't own enough blue fabric so i put in some pink with blue birds. I hope my aunt/uncle don't mind: they requested blue!
Step 9
In case you are wondering, I used 2 different squares to achieve this look. To copy it just switch white and black (ex. 1st strip:wh, blk, white, ...you get it). I also quilted it, starting at a corner and stitching diagonally through all squares. Only after quilting it did I finish the edges of blanket. Happy stitching and I wish you no seam ripping!

ps. questions? contact me.