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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 one Color 3 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strip into two 3-7/8" squares, then cut them on the diagonal... |
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Next cut your 3 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Now stack your Color 1 3-7/8" square atop your Color 3 3-7/8" square, edges aligned and right sides together. Mark the diagonal as shown. Sew 1/4" away from each side of the marked diagonal, then cut apart on the marked diagonal. This will give you two half squares. Press to dark side and trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed... |
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Then cut your Color 1 6-7/8" square on the diagonal, being careful not to stretch the fabric... |
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Lastly, stack your Color 2 and the other Color 3 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strip, right sides together with edges aligned. Mark the 3-7/8" square line and the diagonal lines. Sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Cut apart ON the marked diagonal, and cut apart on the 3-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press to dark side and trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed... |
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We'll start by piecing the blue corners. Sew a Color 3 triangle to the side of the Color 1 and Color 3 half square, using a 1/4" seam, then add another to the adjacent side. Press seams towards half square. Make two of these units... |
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Sew each of them to a Color 1 large triangle. Press seam towards Color 1 large triangle...on to Page 2! |
 Oct1999 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |