Card Tricks This is a nine patch block made up of diagonal half squares and quarter squares. This block deals with open biased edges, and which should be treated carefully. Don't stretch those edges, or your block will not go together correctly. Check your measurements very carefully. Each block should measure 12 1/2 inches when it is finished. Accuracy from beginning to end will assure that your blocks come out perfectly. Measure carefully, sew carefully, and you will have a perfect block. For a two color card tricks block you need - from one color cut two 4 7/8 inch blocks, then cut each one in half diagonally also cut one 5 1/4 inch block, and cut in quarters diagonally from the second color cut two 4 7/8 inch blocks, then cut each one in half diagonally also cut one 5 1/4 inch block, and cut in quarters diagonally from your background cut two 4 7/8 inch blocks, then cut each one in half diagonally also cut one 5 1/4 inch block, and cut in quarters diagonally Lay your pieces out individually to make the block design. Then sew each one of the nine patch units together. Remember you are dealing with bias edges, do not stretch them. Each unit should measure 4 1/2 inches when finished. Next sew the top row together, the middle row, and the bottom row. Then sew all the rows together, press for ease of construction. Your finished card tricks block should measure exactly 12 1/2 inches. Card Tricks © Delaware Quilts January 2003 The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used or reproduced in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Updated November 21, 2022 |Home| Quilts| Blocks| Email|