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This makes an 8" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 1-1/2" x 14" strip into four 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" rectangles... |
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Then cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 7-1/2" strip into three 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 14-3/8" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" 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. Cut apart on the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you ten half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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Sew the half squares together in pairs, making two of each unit shown at left... |
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To sew the center unit, start by sewing one of the Color 2 squares to one end of a Color 1 rectangle, with left and lower edges aligned. I show them staggered here just for demonstration purposes. Press seam to dark side... |
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Then add another Color 1 rectangle to the left, and again press seam to dark side... |
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Next add another Color 1 rectangle to the bottom, and one more time press seam to dark side... |
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Traditional Block |
Feb 29 2004 Marcia Hohn