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This makes a 16" block! ..AND was drawn and colored by my 14 year old helper, Cubtoo! :o) |
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A Firewheel, by-the-by is another name for gallardia, a.k.a. Indian Blanket.... |
** Preparing the Pieces ** |
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First mark and cut the Color 1 2 1/2" x 30" strip into twelve 2 1/2" squares... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 2 1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2 1/2" squares... |
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Now measure and cut the Color 3 2 1/2" x 26" strip into four 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles, and then the Color 3 2 1/2" x 34" strip into four 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles... |
** Let's Get to the Sewing ** |
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We'll speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 2 and Color 1 2 7/8" x 17 1/4" strips, and the Color 3 and Color 1 2 7/8" x 11 1/2" strips, right sides together. On the backs of the top strips, lightly mark the diagonals in the direction (s) shown at left. Mark the 2 7/8" square lines as well. Now sew a scant 1/4" above the marked diagonals in one continuous seam from the upper left corner to the upper right corner, pivoting at the square lines. Turn strips and sew back a scant 1 /4" on the other side of the marked diagonals, and then cut apart ON the marked diagonals and on the square lines. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics... |
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Then place a small Color 2 square lined up the right end of a Color 3 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangle, right sides together... |
| On the back of the small square draw a diagonal line, and sew ON this marked line. Clip off the excess seam allowance, press the remainder towards the rectangle. Repeat with the remaining Color 1 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles. You will want two with squares sewn to the right end, and two on the left ends. Repeat this same procedure with the remaining small Color 2 squares and the Color 3 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles. Again, you want two of these with squares sewn to the right ends, and two to the left... |
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To piece the block, first construct the inner block, by following the diagram at left for placement and direction of the squares and half squares. Then join two pairs of Color 3 6 1/2" rectangle units as shown, and sew one to the bottom, and one to the top of the center block. Make pairs of the Color 3 8 1/2" rectangles in the same manner and add these to the left and right of the center! |
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In this quilt there are a variety of different shades of red for the flowers, but a unifying yellow as the flower tips... Happy Quilting 'Til Next Time! Marcia :o)
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| İFeb2000 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |
