Carrie Nation Quilt Block

For the Carrie Nation block you will need:
From your bright gold cut one 3 1/2 inch by 14 inch strip
From your dark brown cut one 2 inch by 16 inch strip
From your background cut one 3 1/2 by 14 inch strip,
four 3 1/2 inch squares and
one 2 inch by 16 inch strip.

(You may choose your own colors of course.)

Step one: Sew together your bright gold and background 3 1/2 by 14 inch strips. Cut into four 3 1/2 inch segments.


Sew back together into two four patch blocks, which should measure 6 1/2 inches. Trim if necessary.


Step two: Sew together your dark brown and background 2 by 16 inch strips. Cut into eight 2 inch segments.


Sew back together into four four patches, which should measure 3 1/2 inches. Again, trim if necessary.


Step three: With your dark brown and background four
patches, make another four patch using the 3 1/2 inch
background squares. You will need four of these units
and they should measure 6 1/2 inches.


Now assemble as shown. Your finished block should measure 12 1/2 inches.
I recently saw a quilt made with the Carrie Nation block,
and it was truly exquisite. The fabric was bright and flashing
batiks and the setting was a barn raising setting, with alternate
blocks colored differently. I was unable to get permission to
photograph it, I could not find the shop manager, but I did put
a good photo of it in my head's memory. Here is my version of
it done on EQ.



This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern.
Carrie Nation © Delaware Quilts February 2005


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