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It's a 12" block! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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I Have seen this called "Exquisite Star" and with larger corner triangles, I know of it as "Indian Hatchet" |
** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting your base squares, either from a single strip 4-1/2" x 40-1/2", or from a 13-1/2" square, as shown here. You need nine 4-1/2" squares... |
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Place a 2-1/2" calico square aligned atop the top left corner of a base square, right sides together. Mark the diagonal on the BACK of the calico square, and sew them together ON this marked line; Cut 1/4" away from the sewn line and press seam allowance towards base square. Repeat with another calico square on the opposing corner. Make NINE of these units... |
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Sew them together, first by row, and then sew rows together, alternate pressing directions by row. Boy, WHAT A TOUGH BLOCK!... lolol :o) ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
Oct1999 Marcia Hohn