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This makes an 8" block and comes from the late 1800's! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 2-3/8" x 4-3/4" strip into two 2-3/8" squares. Stack and cut these once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strip into two 2-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut them once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square line and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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Sew the Color 1 half square triangles to the top and bottom of the Color 2 2-1/2" square, with outer edges aligned and using a 1/4" seam. (I show them staggered here just so you can see what pieces I am talking about.) Sew the remaining Color 1 half square triangles to the left and right of the center square. Press seams towards the outer triangles. Square this up to 3-3/8".... |
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Now add the Color 2 half square triangles to the outer edges of our center units in the same manner. Square this up to 4-1/2"... on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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March 2 2003 Marcia Hohn
