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This makes a 10" block ! 4 Blocks x 6 Blocks makes a perfect Project Linus Quilt Sized Quilt! |
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Click on the image at left for a triangle template, or if you prefer, a paper piecing template for the side unit :o) Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First trace and cut out four triangles of Color 1, and four of Color 3, using the template provided...( or you can paper piece this part) |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 12-1/2" strip into five 2-1/2' squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 3 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strip into four 2-7/8" squares. Stack and cut the squares once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Mark and cut the Color 4 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares. Stack and cut the squares once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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First sew a Color 3 half square triangle to the right side of a Color 2 square, using a SCANT 1/4" seam. Sew another Color 3 half square triangle to the bottom edge of the Color 2 square. Press seam allowances towards the triangles. Make four of these units... |
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Sew each of the previously made units to a Color 4 half square triangle, pressing seam allowances towards the larger triangles. Make four of these... |
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Now sew a Color 3 long triangle
to a Color 1 long triangle, again using a SCANT 1/4" seam. Press seam allowance
towards the darker fabric. Make four of these...
...on to Page 2! |
 May 13 2000Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |