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Quilt Block Pattern
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Spider's Den
Block Size: 12" Finished
Intermediate Level

Template Diagram PDF Version

Spider's Den Block

Cutting Instructions:
Background

... 4 / 4 reverse Template A
... 2 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
... 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"
... 2 strips 1 1/2" x 12" (extra fabric allowed for squaring ends)
... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 22" (extra fabric allowed for squaring ends)
... 1 square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Blue print
... 4 / 4 reverse Template A
... 2 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
... 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"
... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 12" (extra fabric allowed for squaring ends)
... 2 strips 1 1/2" x 22" (extra fabric allowed for squaring ends)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Pieced-square

On wrong side of 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" background fabric, draw diagonal line with the marking tool of your choice. Layer right sides together with blue print 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" square. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares. (Diagram I)

Pieced Square
Diagram I

Pieced-triangle
Referring to Diagram II, stitch background Template A and blue print Template A together. Make 4 / 4 reverse pieced-triangles.

Pieced Triangle
Diagram II

Strip/nine-patch units
Using diagrams III-A and III-B for fabric/color placement and strip size, sew strips together. Press seam allowances in direction of arrows. Referring to Diagram III-C, make nine-patch units.

Diagram III-A
Diagram III-A

Diagram III-B
Diagram III-B

Diagram III-C
Diagram III-C

Assemble Block
Referring to Diagram IV for unit/piece placement guide, layout rows and sew units/pieces together. Sew rows together to make Spider's Den block.

Diagram IV
Diagram IV


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