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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 3-1/2" x 20" strip into four 3-1/2" x 5" rectangles... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 2" x 14" strip into four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles. Now mark and cut the Color 2 2" x 20" strip into four 2" x 5" rectangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 3 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Sew a Color 2 2" x 3-1/2" rectangle to the right side of a Color 3 square, right sides together, using a SCANT 1/4" seam. Press seam allowance towards the side strip. Sew a Color 2 2 " x 5" strip to the bottom of this unit, pressing the seam allowance towards the bottom strip. Make two units like this... |
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Now sew a Color 2 2" x 3-1/2" rectangle to the left side of a Color 3 square, right sides together, using a SCANT 1/4" seam. Press seam allowance towards the side strip. Sew a Color 2 2 " x 5" strip to the bottom of this unit, pressing the seam allowance towards the bottom strip. Make two units like this...on to Page 2! |
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© July 19 2001 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |