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Temperance Tree - Page 2 |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 20-1/8" 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 fourteen half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2" ... |
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Time to piece the block! The first two rows are made with Color 3 squares, and half squares. The bottom part of the block needs to units made of three half squares each, and the completed trunk unit. Sew these all using 1/4" seams, and join them to complete the Temperance Tree! |
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This quilt shows just nine Temperance Tree blocks, set on point with identical fussy cut corners. A thin black border surrounds the whole quilt. Happy Quilting! Marcia :o) |
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** Supplies List ** |
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Color 1 needs: one 2-7/8" x 20-1/8" strip AND one 6-7/8" half square triangle to cut template from |
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Color 2 needs: one 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" strip AND one 2" x 2-3/4" rectangle to cut template from |
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Color 3 needs: one 2-1/2" x 5" strip AND one 2-7/8" x 20-1/8" strip AND one 3-7/8" half square triangle to cut template from AND one 2-3/4" x 9-1/2" strip to cut trapezoids from |
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Traditional Block |
http://www.quilterscache.com |
Dec 13 2002 Marcia Hohn
