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Let's try A Yankee Doodle A Dandy..... you gotta use youra besta Italian accent for that one to work...! |
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** Preparing the Pieces ** |
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Mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then, mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2"rectangles... |
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Next, mark and cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2"rectangles... |
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Now speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 3 and Color 1 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strips, right sides together, marking the 4-7/8" square lines, marking the diagonals in the directions shown at left, and then sewing 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the 4-7/8" square lines. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and cut apart on the square lines as well. This will give you four half squares....now... |
** Let's Get to the Sewing ** |
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Place a Color 1 small square right sides together aligned with the left end of a Color 2 rectangle. Mark the diagonal on the back of the red square, and sew ON this marked line. Cut off excess seam allowance and press the remainder towards the corner triangle. Sew another red square on the other end using the same method. Make four of these...on to Page 2 |
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pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |
Traditional Block |
Dec1999Marcia Hohn