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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 3 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Then cut your Color 1 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" strip into two 4-1/4" squares and further bisect them on the other diagonal, as shown, making sure to keep them stacked and aligned perfectly while you make your cuts! |
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Do the same with your Color 2 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" strip... |
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...And your Color 3 4-1/4" x 17" strip... |
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Lastly, cut your Color1 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Begin by stacking, right sides together, a Color 1 and a Color 3 quarter triangle. Sew together using a 1/4" seam. Make EIGHT of these... |
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Then make EIGHT more, using a Color 2 and Color 3 combination. Press all seams towards the darker fabric... |
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Now sew one of each color combination together to make the quarter squares, and you need EIGHT of these. These should measure 3-1/2"... |
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Now stack a Color 1 3-1/2" square atop a Color 2 6-1/2" square, right sides together. Mark the diagonal as shown, and sew on the marked line. Trim off excess seam allowance. Continue to add Color 1 squares to the corners in this manner. Press seam allowances towards corner triangles |
 Oct1999 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
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