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This makes an 18" block! For Mary, who is Neutral, but never Average :o) |
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This is an original pattern. Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 5" x
20" strip into sixteen 2-1/2" squares.
Cut the Color 2 5" x 12-1/2" strip into ten 2-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 12-1/2" strip into five 2-1/2" squares, and cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 4 5" x 12-1/2" strip into ten 2-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 5 5" x 12-1/2" strip into ten 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 2 5" x 13-1/2" strip into six 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next we'll speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 3 2-7/8" x 20-1/8" 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 fourteen half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed... |
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Now we are ready to piece the block! Lay out all your units following the color numbers at left, and sew nine horizontal rows, pressing rows seams in alternating directions. Join the rows and you have completed one Mary's Own Block! |
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April 14 2004 Marcia Hohn