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** Preparing the
Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Cut the Color 1 and Color 2 1-1/2" x
5" strips into two 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles... |
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Using the templates provided, cut two larger triangles
from the Colors 1 and 2 4-1/2" x 8" rectangles. Cut
eight smaller triangles from the Color 3 6" x 18"
rectangle... |
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To speed piece the corner square units, stack a Color
3 and Color 1 3-7/8" square right sides together and all
edges aligned. Draw in the diagonal on the back of the Color 3
square. Sew a scant 1/4" on each side of the drawn line. Cut
apart on the drawn line to get two half squares. Press seams to
darker side. Trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed. Repeat this with
the other Color 3, and the Color 2 3-7/8" squares... |
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Now piece the side units by sewing the Color 3
template cut triangles to the sides of the Colors 1 and 2 template
cut triangles. Make two of each color arrangement...on to Page
2! |
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Oct 9 2004 Marcia Hohn |
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Original Block |
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