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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Referring to the supplies list, cut the strips and squares needed. Cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Cut the Colors 1 & 2 2-1/2" x 20" strips into eight 2-1/2" squares of each. Cut the Color 3 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares... |
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Now cut each of the Colors 1, 2 and 3 4-7/8" squares in half once on the diagonal to make half square triangles... |
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Sew the half square triangles right sides together to make two each of the units shown at left, using the standard 1/4" seam. Press seams towards the darker fabric. This should measure 4-1/2" ... |
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Sew the smaller squares together, again using a 1/4" seam, to make two of each of the four patch units shown at left, pressing seams towards the darker fabric. These should measure 4-1/2" ... |
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With the remaining small squares
make the center four patch as shown at left. These should measure 4-1/2" ... ...on to Page 2! |
 Mar 15 2002 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
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