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This makes a 10" block and it's from the late 1800's ! Here's one for the 'Lil Cow Pokes! :o) |
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Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) 4 Blocks x 6 Blocks makes a perfect Project Linus Quilt Sized Quilt! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into two 2-1/2" x 5" rectangles. Then mark and cut the Color 1 5" x 8-1/2" strip into two 2-1/2" x 8-1/2" rectangles... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 11-1/2" strip into two 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles and one 2-1/2" square... |
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Sew the Color 1 short rectangles to the top and bottom (5" sides) of the Color 2 4-1/2" x 5" rectangle using scant 1/4" seams. Press to dark side. Cut this at the 2-1/2" point to make two pieced strips... |
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Sew the Color 2 rectangles to the left and right of the Color 1 4-1/2" square. Press to dark sides... |
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.Now sew the two pieced strips to the top and bottom of the unit we just made. Then add one long Color 1 rectangle to the bottom... |
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Sew the Color 2 square to one end of the other longer Color 1
rectangle, again pressing to dark side... ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Feb 26 2004 Marcia Hohn