Before we cut too deep into our background fabric, I thought it best to make our large cuts for the negative space in the middle of the quilt. And while we are at it, we should also set aside the sashing pieces. This way we can be sure our large cuts are safe and make the best use of leftover pieces of background fabric in other blocks. Actually, we should have done this first, please forgive me. I am learning too when it comes to running a BOM.

Cutting Instructions for Sashing and Negative Space.

For 12" blocks.

Cut (5) 1 1/2" x 77 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (12) 1 1/2" x 12 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (2) 12 1/2" x 26 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (2) 12 1/2" x 39 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (2) 12 1/2" x 40 1/2" of Fabric A (background).

For 9" blocks.

Cut (5) 1 1/2" x 59 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (12) 1 1/2" x 9 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (2) 9 1/2" x 20 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (2) 9 1/2" x 30 1/2" of Fabric A (background).
Cut (2) 9 1/2" x 31 1/2" of Fabric A (background).

{This post is a part of the Sisters' Ten Modern Block of the Month Club. Sisters' Ten BOM will post new blocks the first Friday of the month in 2013. Feel free to join in the fun with us anytime throughout the year.}