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Quick Answer

The Urban Nine Patch paper pattern creates a striking on-point quilt using the Quick Curve Ruler. Follow the fabric guide and step-by-step tips below to cut, assemble, and sew with confidence.

Step-by-Step Sewing Guide

1. Prepare Your Fabric and Tools: Pre-wash and press all fabrics to avoid shrinkage later. Cut the black, green, orange, and white yardage into the strips and squares specified in the pattern. Have your Quick Curve Ruler, rotary cutter, and mat ready. Skipping pre-washing can cause uneven seams after the first wash.
2. Cut Curved Pieces Using the QCR: Stack fabric squares right-side up and align the Quick Curve Ruler according to the pattern instructions. Cut along the curved edge to create matching convex and concave pieces. Keep the pairs together so they stay organized. Cutting through too many layers at once can shift the fabric and distort the curve.
3. Sew the Curve Seams: Place a convex piece on top of a concave piece, right sides together, matching the curved edges. Sew slowly with a scant 1/4-inch seam, gently guiding the fabric without pulling. Press the seam toward the darker fabric. Rushing the curve seam often leads to puckers; use a shorter stitch length for better control.
4. Assemble the Nine-Patch Blocks: Arrange the sewn curve units with the green, orange, and white squares to form a nine-patch layout. Sew the rows together, then join the rows. Press seams open to reduce bulk at intersections. Double-check the block layout before sewing—it's easy to rotate a unit and break the pattern.
5. Trim and Square Up Blocks: Use the Sew Square 8 or a large square ruler to trim each block to the exact unfinished size listed in the pattern. Align the ruler with the seam intersections to keep the block square. Trimming is critical for matching points in the on-point setting; even a 1/8-inch error compounds across the quilt.
6. Set Blocks on Point and Add Sashing: Lay out the blocks diagonally with setting triangles cut from the remaining black fabric. Sew the diagonal rows, then join the rows to complete the quilt top. Add the border if desired. Label each diagonal row with a sticky note to avoid mixing up the order during assembly.
7. Layer, Quilt, and Bind: Layer the quilt top with batting and backing, baste securely, and quilt as desired. Trim excess batting and backing, then attach the binding using your preferred method. A walking foot helps feed the thick layers evenly when quilting and attaching the binding.

Pattern Details

• Urban Nine Patch (Paper): 60 x 60 finished size; requires 2 yards black, 3-1/2 yards green, 1-1/4 yards orange, 3/4 yard white fabric; 4 yards backing; 2/3 yard binding; uses Quick Curve Ruler (QCR); Sew Square 8 optional. Knowing the exact yardage and tool list upfront prevents mid-project fabric shortages and ensures you have the QCR ready for curved cuts.