gnittinknam: 1) make a 9-patchblock
gnittinknam: 2) first cut
gnittinknam: 3) sew in the batik strip
gnittinknam: 4) trim the batik
gnittinknam: 5) sew to the top half.
gnittinknam: 6) turn 90-degrees and slash
gnittinknam: 7) add another strip of the batik.
gnittinknam: 8) and then attach to second half
gnittinknam: true colors and ties in place