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Also known as: Churn Dash, Monkey Wrench, Hole in the Barn Door, Shoo Fly
A nine-patch block with HST corners, rectangular side units, and a solid center square.
Construct the Churn Dash in a nine-patch arrangement. Make 4 HST corner units first. For the 4 side units, sew a light and dark rectangle together along their length. The center is a single square. Assemble in 3 rows: HST-rectangle unit-HST for top and bottom rows, rectangle unit-center square-rectangle unit for the middle row. Press seams in alternate directions for nesting.
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Dark fabric | 3.25" square (for HSTs) | 4 |
| Light fabric | 3.25" square (for HSTs) |
| 4 |
| Dark fabric | 2.5" x 1.5" rectangle | 4 |
| Light fabric | 2.5" x 1.5" rectangle | 4 |
| Dark fabric | 2.5" square (center) | 1 |
Total yardage: 1/4 yard dark, 1/4 yard light
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Dark fabric | 5.25" square (for HSTs) | 4 |
| Light fabric | 5.25" square (for HSTs) | 4 |
| Dark fabric | 4.5" x 2.5" rectangle | 4 |
| Light fabric | 4.5" x 2.5" rectangle | 4 |
| Dark fabric | 4.5" square (center) | 1 |
Total yardage: 3/8 yard dark, 3/8 yard light
Four paw units with triangle claws connected by sashing strips forming a center cross.