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This makes a 10" block and it's a great block for beginners!! Just right for Project Linus too! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 6" x 16" strip into two 3" x 10-1/2" rectangles and two 3" x 5-1/2" rectangles... |
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Cut the Color 2 and Color 3 3" x 6" strips into two 3" squares of each... |
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Sew the Color 2 and Color 3 squares together as shown at left using a scant 1/4" seam allowance. Press all seams to darker sides... |
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Next add the shorter Color 1 rectangles to the top and bottom of the center four patch unit, again using scant 1/4" seams. press seams towards Color 1 strips. Add the longer Color 1 rectangles to the sides, pressing towards the Color 1 strips, and you are all done! Good Job! ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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April 27 2006 Marcia Hohn