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The Churn Dash

This block is a version of the basic nine patch block because of the

number of grid spaces in it’s design.

****Always add a 1/4 inch seam allowance to each pattern piece be-

fore cutting.****

12” total block size finished,

12 1/2” unfinished

This is the Churn Dash nine patch

block is the #3 block in the

Sampler Quilt.

Just as the Simple Nine Patch Block, the Churn Dash block will be constructed in

three rows of three blocks.

All rows are the same height, and have similar components. Be watchful of the

placement of your fabrics so the finished design will look like the photo.

Stitch the block in rows. Then stitch the rows together to form the block, just as

the Simple Nine Patch Block was formed.

© This information is expressly for use by students attending a class taught by Kathy Shaw in the conduct of Group educational purposes. Any

other use is prohibited without specific written permission by Shawkl Design Studios.

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Churn Dash Block

FINISHED SIZES:

4 inch finished triangle squares

4 inch finished rectangle squares

CUT SIZES:

4 1/2 inch center square (A)

2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch rectangles (D & E)

5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch triangle squares (B

& C)

Steps:

1. Select three to four contrasting fabrics for this block. (Note: the center

“square” could be a different color than the corner triangles or it could be the

same fabric. Your choice.

2. Cut 1 square of fabric (A) that measures 4 1/2”.

3. Cut 2 squares of fabrics (B) and (C ) that measure 5 1/2”.

4. Cut 2 rectangles of fabric (D) that measures 2 1/2” by 4 1/2”.

5. Cut 2 rectangles of fabric (E) that measures 2 1/2” by 4 1/2”.

6. Draw a diagonal pencil line across the two lighter colored 6 1/2” squares cut in

step 3. Make sure the line goes from point to point.

7. Place the two sets of (B) and (C ) fabric squares so the light fabric is facing

down, and the darker fabric is facing up. Use the pencil line as a guide to

stitch 1/4” on both sides of this line.

8. Each double-triangle patch square should look like this:

9. Carefully cut along the center pencil line. This will give

you 4 squares with a light/dark triangle.

10. Open each triangle block and press the

seam to the dark side. You might note

that each of these finished triangle

block exceeds the 4 1/2” size.



(A)

(B)

(E)

(D)

(C)

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11. Trim each triangle block to the recommended 4 1/2” size. **Make sure to keep

the diagonal seam line in the center of the square...from corner to corner.**

12. Combine the 2 sets of 4 rectangles to create 4 squares when the rectangles

are paired and stitched along the long side.

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13. Now you are ready to piece the block. Lay all patches out to for the AmishDiamond block. Refer to the picture for placement.

14. Stitch the rows. Play close attention to the direction of the rectangle and the

triangle patches.

15. Then, combine the completed rows to create the block.

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3

The finished

Churn Dash Block

should measure

12 1/2” square.

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