MYSTERY BLOCK! |
It is a 12" block! Now here's the mystery! I have heard of this being called "Summer Winds", but I believe it has another name too! ... Does anyone know?? |
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...SO far...I have heard that this is called "Chinese Block" "Cups and Saucers" a "Variation of Gentleman's Fancy" and Tea Party !! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 3 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares. Cut the squares once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Next cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares..... |
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Then cut the Color 2 4-1/8" x 8-1/4" strip into two 4-1/8" squares. Stack and cut these once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Lastly, cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles...and now... |
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Stack the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines as shown at left. Mark the diagonals as well. Sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Then cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the square lines as well. This will give you eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2" square... on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Dec 1999 Marcia Hohn