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Also known as: Maple Leaf, Tea Leaf, Autumn Leaf
A nine-patch leaf block with HST edges, solid leaf squares, and a slender stem.
Build the Maple Leaf on a nine-patch grid. Make 3 half-square triangle units for the leaf edges. The stem is a narrow strip (about 1/2" finished) set into the bottom-center square -- piece the stem between two background strips before assembling the nine-patch. Place the leaf-colored solid squares and HSTs to form the leaf shape pointing toward one corner. Press seams toward the darker fabric to reduce bulk.
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf fabric | 4.25" square (for HSTs) | 3 |
| Background fabric | 4.25" square (for HSTs) |
| 3 |
| Leaf fabric | 3.5" square | 2 |
| Background fabric | 3.5" square | 2 |
| Stem fabric | 1" x 3.5" strip | 1 |
| Background fabric | 1.5" x 3.5" strip (stem sides) | 2 |
Total yardage: 1/4 yard leaf, 1/4 yard background, scrap stem
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf fabric | 5.25" square (for HSTs) | 3 |
| Background fabric | 5.25" square (for HSTs) | 3 |
| Leaf fabric | 4.5" square | 2 |
| Background fabric | 4.5" square | 2 |
| Stem fabric | 1" x 4.5" strip | 1 |
| Background fabric | 2" x 4.5" strip (stem sides) | 2 |
Total yardage: 3/8 yard leaf, 3/8 yard background, scrap stem
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