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It's a 12" block! Here's a re-working of another oldie; I will show the original formation lower on this page... |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Cut your color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares.... |
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Do the same with your Color 4 2-1/2" x 10" strip... |
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...and with your Color 6 2-1/2" x 10" strip... |
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Then cut your Color 1 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip into four 2-7/8" squares. Further bisect these on the diagonal... |
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...and do likewise with your Color 4 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip... |
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Then cut your Color 3 2-7/8" x 23" strip into eight 2-7/8" squares. Bisect on the diagonal... |
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Cut your Color 5 2-7/8" strip into four 2-7/8" squares. Bisect on the diagonal... |
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Lastly your Color 2 2-7/8 x 11-1/2" strip into four 2-7/8" squares, and bisect on the diagonal ... |
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Sew a Color 1 and Color 3 triangle together, using a scant 1/4" seam and pressing the seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Make eight of this color combination... |
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Then sew a Color 2 and Color 3 triangle together, using a scant 1/4" seam and pressing the seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Make eight of this color combination as well ...on to Page 2! |
 Sept1999 Marcia Hohn |
| Traditional Block | pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |