It’s a Classic Kinda Day: Three Patches

Inside Banner20

Good morning everyone!

I hope you have been enjoying my new Classic templates. The next block I want to show you is called Three Patches.

To create this block you will need the following templates.

Diagrams-01

The template kits for all my Classics are available through Sue Daley stockists and can be bought directly through Patchwork With Busyfingers. This block should measure 12½” when pieced together (12″ finished).

Many of these blocks can be machine or hand-pieced, depending on your preferences and what you feel most comfortable with. I personally prefer to hand-piece these blocks.

Three-Patches-Block-V3-WIP-01--FOR-WEB

 

Following the hand piecing instructions sew 1-B piece to 1-C piece as shown in the diagram.

Diagrams-02

Make 4

Press carefully.

Sew 1-BR piece to 1-CR piece as shown in the diagram.

Diagrams-03

Make 4

Press carefully.

Sew the BC piece and the BRCR piece together, and then sew 1-A piece to the block as shown in the diagram.

Diagrams-04

Make 4

Press carefully.

Sew the 4-ABC pieces together as shown in the diagram.

Dia-01

Finger press seams.

The block should now measure 12½” square.

The block should look like this once complete.
Three-Patches-Block-V3-WIP-01--FOR-WEB

Try experimenting with your fabric placement to create completely different looks. Here are some alternative placement options you could try:

Layout-01

Layout-02

If you’ve got any blocks in progress, or complete, I’d love to see them! Remember to use the #suedaleyclassics hashtag when posting on social media.

Sue Daley Blog