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This makes a 12" block! 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 marking and cutting the Color 1 3-1/2" x 10-1/2" strip into three 3-1/2" squares... |
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Then cut the following Color 1 pieces: two 2" squares, one half square triangle cut from a 6-7/8" square, one half square triangle cut from a 3-7/8" square... |
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Now cut one Color 2 3-7/8" square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 3 3-1/2" x 13" strip into two 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles. Cut one Color 3 3-1/2" square. Cut two Color 3 3-7/8" squares, and cut each in half once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Now, using the templates provided, cut one base unit from Color 1, two base unit triangles from Color 3, and two larger triangle units from Color 2... |
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Sew the two small template-cut Color 3 triangles to the sides of the Color one base unit, using 1/4" seams and pressing the seams out towards the triangles. Sew the Color 1 half square triangle to this pieced unit to make the block's lower left unit. Press seam towards Color 1 triangle...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Sept 28 2002 Marcia Hohn
