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This makes a 10" block! |
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This is an original pattern. Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 5" x 13" strip into four 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 3 5" x 10" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 2 and Color 3 2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square line 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 line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed. Repeat this with a Color 2 and Color 3 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips set, trimming those back to measure 3-1/2" if needed... |
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To make the beginning stage of the block's center, sew the four larger half square together as shown at left, using a scant 1/4" seam allowance, and pressing the seams to the darker side...on to Page 2! |
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Jan 31 2003 Marcia Hohn