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It makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting your Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next cut your Color 1 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares, then further bisect them diagonally. This will give you four half square triangles... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 2 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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Then stack your Color 2 and Color 3 5-1/4" squares, also with right sides together, and all edges aligned. Again, mark the diagonal, and sew 1/4" on both sides of the marked line, then cut apart on the marked line. With a small ruler as a guide, cut these apart again as shown. This will give you four quarter square triangles...on to Page 2! |
 Oct 1999 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |