This makes a 12" block!

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Start by marking and cutting the Color 1   7" x 14" strip into eight 3-1/2" squares...

Next, mark and cut the Color 3  7" x 13" strip into four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles...

Now mark and cut the Color 3  2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Also cut one Color 2  2-1/2" square...

 

First, sew a Color 2  1-1/2" x 6" strip to a Color 3 strip of the same size, using a SCANT 1/4" seam. Press seam towards the darker fabric. Mark and cut this new unit at 1-1/2" intervals...

 

 

Then sew together two Color 3  1-1/2" x 6" strips, again using SCANT 1/4" seams. Press seam to one side, and cut apart at 1-1/2" intervals...

 

 

Now sew each Color2 / Color 3 unit to a Color 3 /Color 3 unit, making four four patch units... on to Page 2

Sept 16 2001 Marcia Hohn

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Traditional Block

pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com