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** Preparing the
Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strip into two 3-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut
them once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles. Cut
the Color 1 5-1/4" x 9-1/2" strip into four
2-5/8" x 4-3/4" rectangles. Cut the Color 1 2"
x 8" strip into four 2" squares... |
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Cut the Color 2 2-5/8" x 10-1/2"
strip into four 2-5/8" squares... |
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Cut the Color 3 2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strip
into four 2-3/8" squares. Stack these and cut them in half once
on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles.. |
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Now we'll speed piece the half
squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 3 2-3/8" x
19" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the
back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-3/8" square lines and
mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Sew 1/4"
above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines.
Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-3/8" square
lines. This will give you sixteen half squares. Press seam
allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure
2"... |
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Using all 1/4" seams, sew four of each of
the units shown at left. (using half squares, 2" Color 1
squares, and 2-3/8" Color 3 half square triangles as needed)
This will give you four long pieced units and four short pieced
units... ...on to Page 2! |
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April 25 2004 Marcia Hohn |
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