This makes a 12" finished block!

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

First cut the Color 1  3-1/2" x 7" strip into two 3-1/2" squares. Repeat this step with Colors 2, 3 and 4...

 

 

Now cut the Color 1  2" x 4" strip into two 2" squares. Repeat  this step with Colors 2, 3 and 4...

 

 

Then cut the Color 5  3-1/2" x 28" strip into eight  3-1/2" squares...

 

Next place a small Color 1 square atop a Color 5  3-1/2" square, right sides together, and edges lined up with one corner of the Color 5 square. On the back of the top small square lightly draw the diagonal, and sew ON this marked line. Cut off  the excess seam allowance, and press the remainder towards the darker fabric. Make two units like this for Colors 1, 2, 3 and 4...

 

Now piece the block in the order shown at left. Alternate pressing directions as you add squares, and also as you add rows when sewing the rows together! All your seams should be 1/4" seams!... on to Page 2!
June 18 2000 Marcia Hohn

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