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As many pieces as this has---Don't be scared. The piecing methods are the same! I suggest that as you cut out your pieces... pop them into a baggie... LABELED! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Stack the two Color 1 1-5/8" strip. Align the bottom edge of the strips with the 45 degree mark of a clear cutting ruler. Cut one end of the strips off at 45 degrees... |
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Then turn the strips so you can
cut from the right end, realign with the 45 degree mark . Using the
ruler as your guide, cut the 45 degree angles at 1-5/8" intervals. Cut four times to make a total of eight diamonds. Set these aside...equilateral diamonds... |
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Next speed piece the CORNER triangle half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 1-7/8" strips, in two pairs, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strips, lightly mark the 1-7/8" square lines, and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Sew a scant 1/4" above the marked diagonals in one continuous seam from the upper left corner to the upper right corner. Then turn and sew back a scant 1/4" on the other side of the marked diagonals. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 1-7/8" square lines. This will give you twenty-eight half squares. Press seams towards darker fabrics. Label these "Corner Half Squares"... ...on to Page 2! |
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pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |
Traditional Block |
Jan 2000 Marcia Hohn