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This makes a 12" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Cut the Color 1 and Color 3 5-7/8" x 11-3/4" strips into two 5-7/8" squares of each. Cut those each in half once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles of each. Cut the Color 2 5-7/8" square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles of those... |
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Using a scant 1/4" seam (now, and for the rest of the block making!) sew the number of half squares shown at left. pressing seams to darker sides... |
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Now sew the half squares together as shown at left... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking
the Color 2 and Color 3 2-7/8" x 14-3/8" 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 a SCANT 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 ten half squares. Press seam allowances towards the
darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed...
...on to Page 2! |
 April 26 2006 Marcia Hohn |
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