This makes a 12" block ! 

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

First cut the Color 1  5" x 21" strip into two 2-1/2" x 12-1/2" rectangles and two  2-1/2" x 8-1/2" rectangles...

Then cut the Color 1  2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip into four 2-7/8" squares...

Now cut the Color 2  2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares...

Then cut the Color 2  2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip into four 2-7/8" squares...

Place pairs of Color 1/Color 2  2-7/8" squares right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top square lightly draw in the diagonal, then sew a scant 1/4" seam on each side of the drawn line. Cut apart ON the drawn line to make two Half Squares. Press seams to the darker sides. Trim to measure 2-1/2" if needed. Make a total of eight Half Squares in the same manner...

Now we'll piece the center of the block! Always using a scant 1/4" seam, sew two of each of the units shown at left... on to Page 2!

Traditional  Block

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