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This makes an 12" block and is from the early 1900's! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 3-1/2" x 7" strip into two 3-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 1 3-7/8" x 11-5/8" strip into three 3-7/8" squares. Stack those and cut them once on the diagonal to make six half square triangles... |
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Now cut the Color 2 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip into four 3-7/8" squares. Stack those and cut them once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Now cut the Color 3 3-1/2" x 7" strip into two 3-1/2" squares. Then cut the Color 3 3-7/8" x 19-3/8" strip into five 3-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut them in half once on the diagonal to make ten half square triangles... |
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Now, using 1/4" seams, sew the half square triangles together to make the half squares shown at left. Press to darker side. These should measure 3-1/2" ... |
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Next piece the block by sewing the four horizontal rows shown at left; sew those rows together and your block is done! |
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Traditional Block |
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July 7 2005 Marcia Hohn