This makes a 6" block!

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

Start by marking and cutting the Color 1  2-1/2" x 5" strip into two 2-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 1  1-1/2" x 6" strip into four 1-1/2" squares...

The mark and cut the Color 2  2-1/2" x 5" strip into two 2-1/2" squares...

Next mark and cut the Color 3  3" x 9" strip into four 1-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles...

Sew the Color 1 and Color 2  2-1/2" squares together as shown at left to make the center four patch. Use scant 1/4" seams, and press seams towards the darker fabric.... 

Now sew the two small Color 1 squares to the ends of two Color 3 rectangles, pressing seams towards squares. Sew the remaining Color 3 rectangles to the left and right of the center four patch, pressing seams towards four patch. Sew the Rectangle/Squares strips to the top and bottom of the block, and it's done! 

...on to Page 2!

Nov 6 2002 Marcia Hohn

Traditional  Block

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