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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 5" x 15" strip into twelve 2-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 1 5" x 9" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next cut the Color 2 5" x 15" strip into twelve 2-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 2 5" x 9" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals as 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 square lines. This will give you eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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To make the flying geese units, place a Color 1 small square right sides together atop a Color 2 rectangle, as shown at top left, with edges aligned. On the back of the top square lightly mark the diagonal. Sew ON this line. Cut off the excess seam allowance. Press the remainder towards the triangle. Repeat this with another Color 1 square on the other end of the rectangle. Make three more geese like this. Now make four more geese units using Color 1 rectangles and Color 2 squares. Trim these to measure 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" if needed...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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April 6 2004 Marcia Hohn