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This makes a 12" block! |
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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 10" strip into eight 2- 1/2" squares. Also, cut one Color 1 4- 1/2" square... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 5" x 17" strip into four 2- 1/2" x 8- 1/2" rectangles. Cut the Color 2 5" x 9" strip into four 2- 1/2" x 4- 1/2" rectangles... |
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Sew a Color 1 small square to each end of two of the smaller Color 2 rectangles, using 1/4" seams. Press seams towards the darker fabric... |
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Next, sew a Color 1 small square to each end of two of the longer Color 2 rectangles, using 1/4" seams. Press seams towards the darker fabric... |
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Now sew the two remaining short Color 2 rectangles to each side of the center Color 1 square. Press seams towards the darker fabric... |
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Then, sew the two shorter rectangles with squares on their ends to the top and bottom of the center unit, pressing seams towards the top and bottom strips... |
 Dec 30 2001 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |