Block 6: Jezebel
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Block 6: Jezebel Fabric needed for one block & Cutting instructions Dark
Fat 1/8 or scrap (2) 3-3/8” square s, cut once diagonally
Medium Fat 1/8 or scrap (4) 3-3/8” square s, cut once diagonally Light
Fat1/8 or scrap (4) 3” squares (6) 3-3/8” square s, cut once diagonally
Jezebel was a Phoenician princess, the pampered daughter of the King and Queen of Sidon, a coastal city-state. Her parents arranged a marriage for her with Ahab, the King of Israel. Like her parents, Jezebel was a priestess and worshiped Baal, an agricultural God. At the time of her marriage to Ahab, Jezebel remained true to her faith and converted Ahab to also worship Baal. As King and Queen, they led many Israelites in the worship of Baal. A severe drought and famine afflicted the area. A contest formed between Jezebel and the prophet, Elijah. When Elijah’s God won the contest and ended the drought, Elijah and his followers murdered 450 Baal priests and followers. Jezebel threatened Elijah and promised to avenge their deaths. Elijah fled the area, but God promised Elijah that He would reclaim the kingdom of Israel. Jezebel has been nicknamed “the wicked queen.” She believed that she and Ahab had supreme power and authority. Ahab wanted to claim a vineyard in the northern part of the land, but the owner would not give it up. Jezebel planted evidence against the owner and his sons. They were tried and executed, and Ahab got his vineyard, which later became a military stronghold. An ambitious military officer, Jehu, was supported by the prophet Elisha, staged a coup to destroy the royal family and claim the kingdom of Israel for God. Jezebel dressed in her full queen regalia, painted her face and waited for her imminent death. At Jehu’s bidding, her servants threw her down from her tower, and she died a spectacular death. Jezebel believed that her position in life made her better than others. We all know people who believe that they, too, are better than their peers or co-workers. Sometimes we respond with jealousy, anger, or both, and our actions betray our faith in God to grant us all that we need to live the life that he calls us to lead.
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Block 6: Jezebel Pattern for a 10” finished block—All seams are 1/4”. Pressing directions are indicated.
Instructions: 1. Construct the half-square units by stitching Medium and Light triangles together along the long side as shown. Press toward the Medium fabric. Make (8) units. In the same fashion construct (4) half -squares using Dark and Light triangles. Press toward the Dark fabric. 2. Stitch the top and bottom rows together using (2) Medium half-square units, a Light square and a Dark halfsquare unit, as shown. Press toward the Dark halfsquare. Make (2) rows. 3. Stitch the center rows together using (2) Medium half -square units, a Dark half-square unit and a Light square, as shown. Press toward the Medium half-squares. Make (2) rows. 4. Complete the block by stitching the rows together as shown. Press seams in either direction.
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Block 6: Jezebel Finished 10” I chose Ladies Wreath to represent Jezebel, who was raised to believe in the power of her Queen title and her station in life. She conducted herself with power and beauty befitting her position, allowing no one to usurp her authority. Jezebel wore her position like a mantle, a wreath or all to see.
The space below is provided for your personal reflection. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Stitchin’ Tree Quilts Toll free 877-239-3655 www.stitchintree.com Please contact us if you find an error in this pattern or have difficulty following these instructions. © 2014 Stitchin’ Tree LLC Woodbine, Iowa. All Rights Reserved. Limited reproduction rights may be granted in accordance with contract terms.
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Women of the Bible FREE PATTERN
Block 6: Jezebel Fabric needed for one block & Cutting instructions Dark
Fat 1/8 or scrap (2) 3-3/8” square s, cut once diagonally
Medium Fat 1/8 or scrap (4) 3-3/8” square s, cut once diagonally Light
Fat1/8 or scrap (4) 3” squares (6) 3-3/8” square s, cut once diagonally
Jezebel was a Phoenician princess, the pampered daughter of the King and Queen of Sidon, a coastal city-state. Her parents arranged a marriage for her with Ahab, the King of Israel. Like her parents, Jezebel was a priestess and worshiped Baal, an agricultural God. At the time of her marriage to Ahab, Jezebel remained true to her faith and converted Ahab to also worship Baal. As King and Queen, they led many Israelites in the worship of Baal. A severe drought and famine afflicted the area. A contest formed between Jezebel and the prophet, Elijah. When Elijah’s God won the contest and ended the drought, Elijah and his followers murdered 450 Baal priests and followers. Jezebel threatened Elijah and promised to avenge their deaths. Elijah fled the area, but God promised Elijah that He would reclaim the kingdom of Israel. Jezebel has been nicknamed “the wicked queen.” She believed that she and Ahab had supreme power and authority. Ahab wanted to claim a vineyard in the northern part of the land, but the owner would not give it up. Jezebel planted evidence against the owner and his sons. They were tried and executed, and Ahab got his vineyard, which later became a military stronghold. An ambitious military officer, Jehu, was supported by the prophet Elisha, staged a coup to destroy the royal family and claim the kingdom of Israel for God. Jezebel dressed in her full queen regalia, painted her face and waited for her imminent death. At Jehu’s bidding, her servants threw her down from her tower, and she died a spectacular death. Jezebel believed that her position in life made her better than others. We all know people who believe that they, too, are better than their peers or co-workers. Sometimes we respond with jealousy, anger, or both, and our actions betray our faith in God to grant us all that we need to live the life that he calls us to lead.
Stitchin’ Tree Quilts Toll free 877-239-3655 www.stitchintree.com Please contact us if you find an error in this pattern or have difficulty following these instructions. © 2014 Stitchin’ Tree LLC Woodbine, Iowa. All Rights Reserved. Limited reproduction rights may be granted in accordance with contract terms.
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This FREE PATTERN is provided to you by FABRIC EXPRESSIONS - 3625 W. Bowles Ave. #13 - Littleton, CO 80123 303.798.2556 - [email protected] - fabricexpressions.com
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Block 6: Jezebel Pattern for a 10” finished block—All seams are 1/4”. Pressing directions are indicated.
Instructions: 1. Construct the half-square units by stitching Medium and Light triangles together along the long side as shown. Press toward the Medium fabric. Make (8) units. In the same fashion construct (4) half -squares using Dark and Light triangles. Press toward the Dark fabric. 2. Stitch the top and bottom rows together using (2) Medium half-square units, a Light square and a Dark halfsquare unit, as shown. Press toward the Dark halfsquare. Make (2) rows. 3. Stitch the center rows together using (2) Medium half -square units, a Dark half-square unit and a Light square, as shown. Press toward the Medium half-squares. Make (2) rows. 4. Complete the block by stitching the rows together as shown. Press seams in either direction.
Stitchin’ Tree Quilts Toll free 877-239-3655 www.stitchintree.com Please contact us if you find an error in this pattern or have difficulty following these instructions. © 2014 Stitchin’ Tree LLC Woodbine, Iowa. All Rights Reserved. Limited reproduction rights may be granted in accordance with contract terms.
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This FREE PATTERN is provided to you by FABRIC EXPRESSIONS - 3625 W. Bowles Ave. #13 - Littleton, CO 80123 303.798.2556 - [email protected] - fabricexpressions.com
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Block 6: Jezebel Finished 10” I chose Ladies Wreath to represent Jezebel, who was raised to believe in the power of her Queen title and her station in life. She conducted herself with power and beauty befitting her position, allowing no one to usurp her authority. Jezebel wore her position like a mantle, a wreath or all to see.
The space below is provided for your personal reflection. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Stitchin’ Tree Quilts Toll free 877-239-3655 www.stitchintree.com Please contact us if you find an error in this pattern or have difficulty following these instructions. © 2014 Stitchin’ Tree LLC Woodbine, Iowa. All Rights Reserved. Limited reproduction rights may be granted in accordance with contract terms.
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