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This makes a 15" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 and Color 3 3-1/2" x 7" strips into two 3- 1/2" squares of each... |
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Also cut one Color 2 9- 1/2" square... |
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Now speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 3 3-7/8" x 23-1/4" strips right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip lightly mark the 3-7/8" square lines, and the diagonals as shown at left. Sew a SCANT 1/4' above and below the marked diagonals, then cut apart on the square lines and on the diagonals between the rows of stitching. Press seams towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to be 3-1/2" squares if needed. This will give you twelve half squares... |
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Sew the half squares together, still using SCANT 1/4" seams to make two each of the units shown at left... |
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Mar 19 2002
Marcia Hohn
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |