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This makes a 9" 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 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Now mark and cut the Color 1 4" x 7" strip into four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles. Then mark and cut the Color 1 1-1/2" x 13-1/2" strip into nine 1-1/2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 1-1/2" x 6" strip into four 1-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 2 3" x 10" strip into eight 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles. Now mark and cut the Color 2 4" x 7" strip into four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles... |
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Sew pairs of Color 1 and Color 2 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles right sides together along one long edge in a scant 1/4 seam. Press to the dark side. These should measure 3-1/2" square when finished. Make four units like this... |
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Sew a Color 2 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangle to the right side of a Color 1 2-1/2" square, pressing seam towards square. Sew a Color 1 1-1/2" square to one end of another Color 2 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangle, pressing seam towards square. Join these to make a corner unit. Make four units like this... |
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Sew the remaining Color 1 and Color 2 1-1/2" squares together to make the center nine patch...on to Page 2! |
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July 30 2003 Marcia Hohn