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This is another of my own patterns...a 20 " block... |
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This is an original pattern. Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting one Color 1 2-1/2" x 20" into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 1 2-7/8" x 25-7/8" strip into nine 2-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these again on the diagonal to make eighteen half square triangles... |
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Now cut the Color 2 2-7/8" x 14-3/8" strip into five 2-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these again on the diagonal to make ten half square triangles... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 6-7/8" x 13-3/4" strip into two 6-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these again on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Then speed piece the half squares by stacking the Colors 1 and 2 2-7/8" x 40-1/4"strips right sides together. On the back of the top strip lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals as shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics. This will give you twenty-eight half squares. Press these to the darker side. These should measure 2-1/2" ...on to Page 2! |
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April 2000 Marcia Hohn
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Original Block |
original pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |