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** Preparing the Pieces
and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 and Color 2 1-1/2" x
13-1/2" strips into nine 1-1/2" squares of each. Cut the
Color 3 3" x 9" strip into twelve 1-1/2"
squares...
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Now cut the Color 3 1-1/2" x 14" strip into four
1-1/2" 3-1/2" rectangles. Cut the Color 3 1-1/2"
x 10" strip into four 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles. Cut
the Color 3 5-1/2" x 11" strip into two 5-1/2"
squares...
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Using 1/4" seams now and throughout the block making, sew
two "X" units as shown at left, one using Color 1 and one
using Color 2...
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Now piece the block as shown at left, and it's done! Good job!
...on to Page 2!
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July 6 2005 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
http://www.quilterscache.com |
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