This makes a 12" block!

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

Start by cutting the Color 1 and Color 2  3-1/2" x 14" strips into four 3-1/2" squares of each Cut the Color 3  7" x 14" strip into eight 3-1/2" squares...

Then cut the Color 1  3-1/2" x 26" strip into four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles...

 

To make a side unit, place a Color 3 square right sides together atop a Color 1 rectangle, with outer edges aligned. On the back of the top square lightly mark the diagonal. Sew on this diagonal marking. Cut off the excess seam allowance. Press the remainder towards the corner. Repeat this with another Color 3 square on the other end of the rectangle. Make four of these...

 

 

In the same manner as in the step above, sew Color 2 squares to the four corners of the Color 3  6-1/2" square to make the block's center unit...

...on to Page 2!

Sept 14 2006 Marcia Hohn

Traditional Block

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