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** Preparing the
Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start this one by drafting your templates. Draw a
6" square on paper. Then draw a line from the upper left corner to the half way point
of the lower side. ( The 3" point) Cut these two shapes out. Tape or stick them to new
paper, and add 1/4" to each side. Cut out these new pieces and transfer to the
template material of your choosing...If you prefer, CLICK
here for paper piecing templates, and skip the next four steps! |
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Now cut out two triangles of Color 1... |
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Cut out two triangles of Color 2... |
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Cut out four background shapes from Color 3.... |
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Then sew the triangles of each color to the four
background shapes, as shown at left. You will need two of each color
combo. Trim to measure 6-1/2" each if needed...
...on to Page
2!
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May 5 2000 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
http://www.quilterscache.com |
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