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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 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... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 2 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... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 3 4-7/8" x 19-1/2" strip into four 4-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut them once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Using a scant 1/4" seam allowance sew Color 1 and Color 3 triangles right sides together to make four units as shown at top left. Make four more units as shown at bottom left using Color 2 and Color 3 triangles. Trim each of these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed... |
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Now piece the block by making three horizontal rows, then joining
these rows to make the block. Press seams in alternating directions by
row.
Perhaps your son or daughter might like to BUILD a box kite! Here are some easy instructions! http://www.youngbucksoutdoors.com/features/boxkite.html ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Nov 18 2002 Marcia Hohn