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This makes a 6" block! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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It is regularly pieced, but see below for links to paper piecing templates as well! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First cut two Color 1 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles, and two Color 1 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 1-1/2" x 6" strip into four 1-1/2" squares. Also cut one Color 2 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle... |
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Place Color 2 small squares lined up with, and right sides together against the upper corners of the Color 1 large rectangle. On the back of the small squares draw a diagonal line in the directions shown, and sew on these drawn lines. Cut off the excess seam allowances, and press the remainder towards the rectangle. Make two units like this... |
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Sew the two smaller Color 1 rectangles to each end of the larger Color 2 rectangle, pressing seams towards the outer rectangles... |
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Now piece the block, pressing seams towards the upper rectangles. Your first American Chain block is now ready for signing! :o) ...on to Page 2 ! |
 Jan 14 2002 Marcia Hohn |
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| Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |