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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next, mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then, mark and cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Speed piece the half square units by stacking the Color 1 and Color 3 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strips right sides together. On the back of the top strip lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines. Mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the 2-7/8" square lines. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you eight half square units. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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To sew the flying geese units, place a color 2 2-1/2" square atop the left end of a Color 1 rectangle, right sides together. Lightly mark the diagonal on the back of the Color 2 square. Sew on this diagonal. Cut off the excess seam allowance and press the remainder towards the rectangle. Repeat this with another Color 2 square on the other end. Make four of these units...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Jan 2000 Marcia Hohn