The Jane Stickle Quilt – Block I2

Block I2 is foundation pieced. This block contains a basic nine-patch diamond in a square pattern. As I studied Jane’s block, I noticed she had her outer square totally surrounding the diamond (versus the diamond going to the edge). I’ve seen this on quite a few of her previous diamond-in-a-square blocks and believe she’s done this on purpose. Perhaps that was the common rendition in those times. So I’ve designed my block the same way.

PDF pattern: Jane Stickle - I2

Note: Unit A and Unit B in the pattern are for the sashing. I chose to make 5-inch blocks like the original rather than sash 4½-inch blocks. If you prefer to add your sashing when your blocks are all finished, just eliminate the A and B units from my pattern. The center sections will then be 4½ inches finished in size and you can add your sashing later.