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Urban Block: FREE Contemporary Quilt Block Pattern from McCallsQuilting.com
Urban Block |
Skill Level
BEGINNER
Finished Block Size
9″ x 9″
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Click here to see this block in Urban Table: Quick contemporary Table Runner Quilt Pattern.
Planning
Pick 2 fabrics with good value (dark/light) contrast so the positive and negative spaces in this block really pop. If making multiple blocks, consider
using 2˝ strips to strip-piece the squares rows, and reverse fabric placement in alternate blocks for extra interest, as in the example below.
Cutting Instructions
(cut in order listed)
Light fabric
3 strips 2˝ x 9½˝
9 squares 2˝ x 2˝
Dark fabric
9 squares 2˝ x 2˝
Piecing the Block
- Sew together 3 each light and dark 2˝ squares to make squares row (Diagram I). Make 3. Stitch 3 light 2˝ x 9½˝ strips and 3 squares rows together, alternating, to make Urban Block.
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