Pattern: Dutchman’s Puzzle
Dutchman’s Puzzle |
Skill Level BEGINNER
Finished Size 12″ x 12″
Cutting Instructions
Fabric 1 … Background
… Piece 1A – Cut 12 squares 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Fabric 2 … Blue Print
… Piece 2B – Cut 4 rectangles 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Fabric 3 … Floral Print
… Piece 3B – Cut 4 rectangles 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Fabric 4 … Gold
… Piece 4A – Cut 4 squares 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of, Piece 1A background squares. Using Diagram I as a guide, layer Piece 1A background square and Piece 2B blue print rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4″ from seamline. Press seam allowance toward background triangle. Repeat for other end of rectangle. Make 4 Flying Geese units of each color combination shown in Diagram I.
Diagram I
Step 2. Using Diagram II as a guide, assemble 4 quadrants.
Diagram II
Step 3. Layout quadrants using Assembly Diagram as guide. Sew quadrants together forming rows. Sew rows together forming block.
Assembly Diagram
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