This makes a 12" block ! 

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Start by marking and cutting the Color 1  8" x 10" strip into twenty 2" squares...

Then mark and cut the Color 1  3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strip into two 3-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles...

Now mark and cut the Color 2  8" x 14" rectangle into sixteen 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles...

Next mark and cut the Color 3   8" square into sixteen 2" squares...
Then mark and cut the Color 3  3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strip into two 3-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles...

 

 

Sew the Color 1 and Color 3 half square triangles right sides together using a 1/4" seam. Press seam to darker side. Trim these back to measure 3-1/2" if they need it...on to Page 2!

May 7 2003   Marcia Hohn

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Original Block

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