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This makes an 18" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 3-7/8" x 19-3/8" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 3-7/8" 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. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 3-7/8" square lines. This will give you ten half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 3-1/2" if needed. Repeat this with the other Color1 / Color 2 strip pair, making a total of twenty half squares... |
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Sew together two strips of six half squares, and two strips of four half squares as shown at left. Sew the shorter strips to the sides of the Color 2 12-1/2" square, pressing seams to outside. Add the longer half square strips to the top and bottom, pressing seams towards the outside, and you are done! ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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March 24 2003 Marcia Hohn