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This makes a 10" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Then mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 12-1/2" strip into five 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 1 and Color 2 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strips into two 3-1/4" squares of each. Cut each of the squares in half twice on the diagonal to make eight quarter square triangles of each... |
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Sew the quarter square triangles together into quarter squares, using scant 1/4" seams, and pressing seams towards the darker side. These should measure 2-1/2". Make four units like this... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 17-1/4" 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. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you twelve half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2" ... ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Dec 19 2002 Marcia Hohn