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Flying Bats

Skill Level BEGINNER

Finished Size 12" x 12"

Cutting Instructions
Blue
... 4 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
... 16 squares 2" x 2"

Black
... 4 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
... 16 squares 2" x 2"

Assembly Instructions
Step 1. On wrong side of 3 7/8" blue square, draw diagonal line. Layer square with 3 7/8" black square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares (Diagram I). Make 8 pieced-squares.

Diagram I

Step 2. Using Diagram II as a guide, layout 2" blue and black squares to make four-patch unit. Make 8 total.

Diagram II

Step 3. Using Diagram III as a guide, sew 2 pieced-squares and 2 four-patch units together to make quadrant. Pay close attention to placement of fabric colors. Make 4 total.

Diagram III

Step 4. Sew quadrants together (see Assembly Diagram) to make Flying Bats Block.

Assembly Diagram

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mundys2wells

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flying bats

I seen this pattern about 2 years ago and really liked it so now I will try to make it. It's just so cool

Jul 10, 2012 at 08:33 PM

lheck7

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Bucket List

This is on mine to do.

Jul 03, 2012 at 11:10 AM

NennieRules

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Greatness

Great pattern might make or at least I will label it to "Soon to do" list. Ha

Feb 14, 2012 at 09:45 AM

eyonne

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flying bats

I am going to make this quilt to day I JUST LOVE IT-EYONNE

Jun 11, 2011 at 07:09 AM

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