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This makes a 12" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Cut the Color 1 7" x 14" strip into eight 3-1/2" squares, then cut the Color 2 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Next cut the Color 2 3-1/2" x 26" strip into four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles... |
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To make one flying geese unit, place a Color 1 square right sides together atop a Color 2 rectangle, with outer edges aligned. On the back of the top square lightly mark the diagonal. Sew on this diagonal marking. Cut off the excess seam allowance. Press the remainder towards the corner. Repeat this with another Color 1 square on the other end of the rectangle. Make four of these... |
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In the same manner as in the step above, sew Color 2 squares to the four corners of the Color 1 6-1/2" square to make the block's center unit... |
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Then speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 3-7/8" square line and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Now cut apart on the marked diagonals, and on the 3-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 3-1/2" if needed... ...on to Page 2! |
 Sept 18 2006 Marcia Hohn |
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