This makes an 18" block!

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I show here how to make ONE nine patch; you need to make five for the whole block!

** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Then cut two Color 1  2-1/2" squares, and one Color 2  2-1/2" square...

Next cut the Color 2  6-1/2" x 26" strip into four 6-1/2" squares...

Sew the three smaller squares together as shown at left, using all SCANT 1/4" seams. Press seams towards middle fabric...

Now sew a Color 2 rectangle to a Color 1 rectangle, right sides together and all edges even, using that same SCANT 1/4" seam. Add another Color 1 rectangle to the bottom of that. Press seams towards the outer rectangles. Cut this into two strips at the 2-1/2" mark...

Join the three nine patch strips as shown at left. You will need to make four more units like this, using your choice of colors! ...on to Page 2!

Traditional Block

pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com