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This makes a 16" block ! A quilt of these works up quickly! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 1 5" x 17" strip into four 2-1/2" x 8-1/2"rectangles. Mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 2 5" x 18" strip into eight 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 23" 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 sixteen half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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Sew together pairs of half squares as shown at left, using a 1/4" seam, and pressing row seams in alternating directions. Join pairs to make the center pinwheel units. Make four units like this... |
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June 4 2003 Marcia Hohn