This makes a 9" or 12" block !  The pattern is written for 12" blocks. (9" strip sizes are in parenthesis)

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Cut the Color 1  4-7/8" x 9-3/4" (3-7/8" x 7-3/4") strip into two 4-7/8" (3-7/8") squares. Stack the squares and cut them once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles...

Cut the Color 1  5-1/4" (4-1/4")square in half on both diagonals to make four large quarter square triangles...

 

 

Now cut the Color 3  3-1/4" x 6-1/2"  (2-3/4" x 5-1/2") strip into two 3-1/4" (2-3/4) squares. Stack the squares and cut them in half on both diagonals to make eight quarter square triangles. 

Cut the Color 3  2-1/2" x 5" ( 2" x 4") strip into two 2-1/2" (2")squares...

 

 

Next cut the Color 4  3-1/4" x 6-1/2"  (2-3/4" x 5-1/2") strip into two 3-1/4" (2-3/4) squares. Stack the squares and cut them in half on both diagonals to make eight quarter square triangles. 

Cut the Color 3  2-1/2" x 5" ( 2" x 4") strip into two 2-1/2" (2")squares...on to Page 2!

 

Feb 26 2008 Marcia Hohn

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