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Let's hit while the iron is still hot!...and start NEXT years Christmas Quilt NOW, rather than waiting 'til the 2nd week of Dec!! |
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Here's a 12" block to get us started! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First mark and cut one Color 1 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip into four 2-7/8" squares, then cut them again on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2- 7/8" x 11- 1/2" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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Repeat this with the remaining Color 2 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip and the Color 3 strip of the same size, to make eight half squares... |
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Then stack the Color 2 and Color 3 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strips, right sides together, and speed piece in the same manner to make four half squares. Cut each of these again on the diagonal to make eight quarter square triangles... |
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Sew each quarter square triangle to a Color 1 half square triangle. Press seam allowances towards the Color 1 triangle. Trim these back if needed, to measure 2-1/2" square...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Dec1999 Marcia Hohn