This makes a 12" block!

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** Preparing the Pieces ** 

Start by marking and cutting the Color 4  7" x 13" rectangle into four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles...

Then mark and cut the Color 1  7" x 13" rectangle into four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles...

Now cut the Color 3  3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares...

And cut the Color 2  7" x 21" strip into twelve 3-1/2" squares...now...

** Let's Get to the Sewing**

To make the first unit, stack a Color 2 square right sides together atop the left end of a Color 4 rectangle with edges aligned. Lightly mark the diagonal on the back of the Color 2 square, and sew ON this line. Trim off excess seam allowance; press the remainder towards the center, then sew a Color 3 square to the other end in the same manner, referring to the diagram at left for placement and direction. Make four of these...

...on to Page 2!

Dec 1999 Marcia Hohn

Traditional Block

pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com