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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 3-1/2" x 13" strip into two 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 1 2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 3-1/2" x 13" strip into two 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 2 5" x 10" strip into two 5" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 2" x 4" strip into two 2" squares... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-3/8" square lines and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew a SCANT 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-3/8" square lines. This will give you eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2" if needed... |
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Sew the Color 1 and Color 2 rectangles together in pairs along one long edge, using the standard scant 1/4" seam allowance. Press towards darker fabric. Make two units like this... |
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Make two of each of the units shown at left...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Nov 9 2002 Marcia Hohn