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This makes a 10" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Mark and cut the Colors 1,2,3 and 4 2- 1/2" x 5" strips into two 2- 1/2" squares of each... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 5 2- 1/2" x 10" strip into four 2- 1/2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 6 5" x 13" strip into four 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles. Also cut one 2 -/2" square... |
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First sew the center nine patch, by using squares as shown at left, and all 1/4" seams. Press the top and bottom row seams towards the inner square, and the middle row towards the outer squares... |
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Now sew each of the remaining Color 1,2,3 and four square to one end of a Color 6 rectangle, pressing seams towards squares... |
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Sew the Color 1/rectangle unit to the left of the center nine patch, from the top down, stopping at a point 1/4" from the bottom of the center nine patch. Backstitch that seam to hold the end. Press seam towards nine patch... |
 Dec 28 2001 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |