This makes a 12" block!

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This block , like many others has it's roots in our political history...stemming for Teddy Roosevelt's "Square Deal"...Justice for Labor, Justice for Business...Justice for All...

** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

Start by marking and cutting the Color 1  2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares...

Next mark and cut the Color 7  8" x 12" rectangle into twenty-four 2" squares...

Next cut the Color 1, 2 & 3   2" x 14" strips into four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles of each...

Following the illustration at top left we'll speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 6 and Color 7  2-3/8" x 4-3/4 " strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-3/8" square line and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-3/8" square lines. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2". Repeat this with a Color5 /Color 7  2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strip set... a Color2 /Color 7  2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strip set... a Color 4 / Color 7  2-3/8" x 14-1/4" strip seat, ...and a Color 3 / Color 7  2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strip set, to get  four, eight, twelve and eight of those respectively...on to Page 2!

Feb 7 2003 Marcia Hohn

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Traditional Block

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