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This makes a 12" block ! |
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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 marking and cutting the Color 1 5" x 15" strip into twelve 2-1/2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 5" x 17" strip into four 2-1/2" x 8-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking 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 and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew 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 eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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Lay out squares and half squares as shown at far left. Sew five horizontal rows, and then join those rows to make the block's center unit. Press seams in alternating directions by row... |
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Now piece the block. Sew two Color 1 squares to the ends of two Color 2 rectangles. These will be the block's top and bottom rows. Press seams to darker sides. Sew the remaining two Color 2 rectangles to the block's center unit. Join these rows and there's the completed block! ...on to Page 2! |
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May 5 2003 Marcia Hohn