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** Preparing the
Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x
10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x
18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Now speed piece the half squares, by stacking the
Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 34-1/2" strips right sides together and all edges
aligned. On the back of the top strip lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines.
Mark the diagonals as shown at left as well. Sew 1/4" above and below the
marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Cut apart on the marked diagonal lines,
and on the square lines. This will give you twenty-four half squares. Press seam
allowances towards the darker fabric... |
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Next piece the block as shown at left. Make rows
first, alternating pressing directions with each addition. Sew the rows together, again
alternating pressing directions. That's all there is to this one! :o)
...on to Page 2!
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 Aug13200 Marcia Hohn
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