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This makes a 9" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 2 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares... |
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Now we'll speed piece the quarter squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 4-1/4" x 12-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 4-1/4" square lines (shown far left in red) and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. (Step A) Cut apart on the square lines only at this time... |
| Cut each of the three squares across the opposite diagonal from that on which you sewed. (Step B) Now cut apart each resulting triangle on the marked line between the rows of stitching. (Step C) This will give you twelve quarter square triangles. You only need ten for this block. Press seams to darker side. Sew together pairs of quarter square triangles to make five quarter squares. Trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed... |
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Lay out all the units as shown at left. Sew three horizontal rows, pressing the top and bottom row seams to the center, and the middle row seam to the outside. Join the rows to complete the block! ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Aug 28 2004 Marcia Hohn