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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Now cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Then cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 5" strip into two 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now cut the Color 3 6-1/2" x 13" strip into two 6-1/2" squares... |
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First make the "Snowball" units, by placing the four Color 1 2-1/2" squares right sides together lined up with the four corners of a Color 3 large square. Lightly mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left on the backs of the four small squares. Sew ON these markings. Cut off the excess seam allowances; press the remainders towards the outer triangles. Make another of these snowballs, using the remaining Color 3 large square, and the Color 2 small squares...on to Page 2! |
 June 19 2000 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |
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