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This makes a 12" block and is part paper pieced! This is an original pattern. Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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| The first thing that I would recommend that you do, is go to the Practice Paper Piecing Page. When you feel comfy with paper piecing, come on back and try a Colorado Pass Block! You will need to print out one copy of each template page per block you want to make on very lightweight paper. Fat Quarters will be ample! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 3 and Color 4 3-1/8" x 12-1/2" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 3-1/8" 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 3-1/8" square lines. This will give you eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-3/4" if needed. Repeat this with a second Color 4, and a Color 2 strip of the same size to get eight in that color arrangement... |
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Sew the half squares we just made into the block's center four patch, following the diagram at left. Use all scant 1/4" seam throughout! Press the four row seams in alternating directions, then join the rows to finish the center unit... |
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Now paper piece your PP units. Sew the blocks top and bottom units together to make one each of the units shown at left...on to Page 2! |
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Jan 8 2003 Marcia Hohn
