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This makes a 12" block and is a circa 1929 pattern! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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Each block needs six different calicoes and two different cream/tans! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Each block will need four different 3-1/2" squares... |
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From two also different 6-7/8" squares cut half square triangles. You will need one of each color per block... |
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Mark and cut the Color 6 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Cut the Color 8 6-7/8" square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles... |
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Sew the Color 7 and calico 3-1/2" squares together into four patches, using a scant 1/4" seam. Press all seams to darker sides. Trim this unit to measure 6-1/2" if needed. Make two units like this...( The other will have other calicos) |
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Sew the Color 8 and calico half square triangles together to make half
squares, again using a scant 1/4" seam, and pressing to the dark
side. Trim this unit to measure 6-1/2" if needed. Make two units
like this...( The other will have another calico) ...
...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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March 10 2003 Marcia Hohn