|
|
|
This makes a 12" block! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
|
This block comes to us from the late 1800's! The W.C.T.U. still is in existence, making it the longest continuing woman's organization! |
|
** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
|
|
Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut them once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
|
|
Next mark and cut the Color 1 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip into two 3-1/4" squares. Stack these and cut them twice on the diagonal to make eight quarter square triangles... |
|
|
Then cut the Color 2 3-7/8" square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles... |
|
|
Now mark and cut the Color 2 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip strip into two 3-1/4" squares. Stack these and cut them twice on the diagonal to make eight quarter square triangles... |
|
|
Next cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
|
|
Now mark and cut the Color 2 4-1/2" x 18" strip into four 4-1/2" squares... |
|
|
Sew four of each of the quarter square triangle pairs shown at left, using 1/4" seams, and pressing towards the darker side... |
|
|
Sew these quarter square triangle pairs to the bottom and right of the small Color 2 squares. Again, use a 1/4" seam allowance, and press the seams towards the triangles. Make four units like this... |
|
|
Sew a Color 1 half square triangle to each of the four pieced corner units, pressing seams towards the half square triangles. Trim these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed...on to Page 2! |
|
|
|
||
|
Traditional Block |
http://www.quilterscache.com |
Dec 1 2002 Marcia Hohn