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This makes a 14" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking the Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Then mark and cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 12-1/2" strip into five 2-1/2" squares. Now mark and cut the Color 4 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 3 3-1/4" x 13" strip into four 3-1/4" squares. Cut each square on the diagonal twice to make a total of sixteen quarter square triangles. Cut the Color 2 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip into two 3-1/4" squares, then cut each into four quarter square triangles. Cut the Color 1 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip into two 3-1/4" squares, then cut each into four quarter square triangles... |
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Using your quarter square triangles, make four each of the two different quarter squares shown at left. Use all scant 1/4" seams and always press to the darker side. Trim each of these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 3 2 7/8" x 23" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2 7/8" square lines 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 lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2 7/8" square lines. This will give you sixteen half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed... |
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Repeat this with the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x
17-1/4" strips to get twelve more in that color arrangement...
...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Dec 8 2002 Marcia Hohn