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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 1 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip into four 3-7/8" squares. Stack the squares and cut them once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Then cut the Color 2 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip into four 3-7/8" squares. Stack the squares and cut them once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles. Now cut the Color 2 3-1/2" x 28" strip into eight 3-1/2" squares... |
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Using a 1/4" seam, sew pairs of Color1/Color 2 half square triangles to make eight half square units. These should measure 3-1/2" ... |
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Now lay out all the units as shown at left. Sew four horizontal rows, pressing seams in alternating directions by row. Join those rows to complete the block! ...on to Page 2! |
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May 12 2010 Marcia Hohn
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Traditional Block |
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