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This makes a 12" block ! 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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Using the templates provided cut eight small squares from Color 1 and Color 2 2" x 16" strips... |
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Using the triangle template cut twenty triangles from the Color 2 6-1/2" x 16-1/2" rectangle... |
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Using the large square template cut one square from the Color 1 3-1/2" square ... |
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Next speed piece the half squares. Stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strips, right sides together. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 4-7/8" square line and mark the diagonals as shown at left. Now sew a SCANT 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Now cut apart on the diagonals, and on the 4-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the dark side. Trim these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed... |
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Using a scant 1/4" seam allowance sew together pairs of small squares into four patches. Press seams to darker sides. Make four units like this... |
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Add Color 2 triangles to opposing sides of the four patches, pressing seams to the four patch. Add triangles to the other two sides. Make four units like this. Trim these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed... |
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In the same manner, sew triangles to all four
sides of the Color 1 larger square. Trim this
back to measure 4-1/2" if needed...
...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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June 11 2003 Marcia Hohn
