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This makes a 10" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 3 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 17-1/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you twelve half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2". Repeat this same procedure with the Color 1 and Color 3 2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strips to get four more half squares in that color combination... |
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Sew half squares together to make two each of the corner units shown at top and bottom left...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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July 20 2003 Marcia Hohn