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This makes a 15" block |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First mark and cut the Color 1 6-7/8" x 13-3/4" strip into two 6-7/8" squares. Cut each of these squares on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 3-1/2" x 28" strip into eight 3-1/2" squares... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 4 3-1/2" x 7" strip into two 3-1/2" squares... |
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Next, mark and cut the Color 5 2" x 32" strip into sixteen 2" squares... |
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Cut the Color 5 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip into four 3-7/8" squares. Cut each of these squares on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Now speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 5 and Color 4 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips right sides together. Mark the diagonals in the direction show, and mark the 3-7/8" square line. Sew 1/4" above the marked diagonals, in one continuous seam from the upper left corner to the upper right corner, pivoting at the square line. Sew back 1/4" on the other side of the marked diagonals. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the square line. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics. This will give you four half squares. These should measure 3-1/2" ... |
 March 2000 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
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