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This makes a 12 " block!...not too difficult, but needs very precise cutting and piecing! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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If you prefer, here is a TEMPLATE to use to cut the center square! It's an odd measurement! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 3-1/2" x 7" strip into two 3-1/2" squares. Stack these and cut them twice on the diagonal to make eight quarter square triangles. Cut the Color 2 3-1/2" square twice on the diagonal to make four quarter square triangles... |
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Mark and cut the Color 2 2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares for the block's outside corner squares. Mark and cut the Color 2 3" x 12" strip into four 3" squares for the center star unit's corner squares. Mark and cut the Color 2 1-5/8" x 14-1/2" strip into two 1-5/8" x 7-1/4" rectangles. Mark and cut the Color 2 1-5/8" x 19" strip into two 1-5/8" x 8-1/2" rectangles... |
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Now speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-3/8" x 14-1/4" strips right sides together in pairs with all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-3/8" 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 2-3/8" square lines too. Each set will give you twelve half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2" ... |
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Sew a Color 1 quarter square triangle to the right and bottom of a Color 2 3" square, pressing seams towards triangles. Add Color 2 quarter square triangles to the left and right of the unit, again pressing seams towards newest triangle additions. Make two units like this... |
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Sew a Color 1 quarter square triangle to the right and bottom of a Color 2 3" square, pressing seams towards triangles. Make two units like this...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Nov 5 2002 Marcia Hohn
