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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 18" strip into eight 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Also cut one Color 1 4-1/2" square (not shown)... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 5" x 25" strip into twenty 2-1/2" squares... |
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Speed piece the blocks four corner half squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strips right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip lightly draw in the 4-7/8" square line, and draw in the diagonals as shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Cut apart on the square line and on the marked diagonals between the rows of stitching. This will give you four half squares. Press seams to darker side. These should measure 4-1/2" ... |
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To make the block's center, place a Color 2 square right sides to against the upper left corner of the Color 1 4-1/2" square, with outside edges aligned. (I show then slightly staggered here only so you can see what two pieces of fabric I am using) On the back of the square draw the diagonal, and sew ON this drawn line. Cut off the excess seam allowance, pressing the remainder towards the triangle. Repeat this with another Color 2 square on the opposing corner, and then two more squares on the last two corners... |
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Using the same squares-on-the-corners method we just used to make the block's center, now make flying geese units of the remaining Color 2 squares and the Color 1 rectangles. Make eight flying geese units...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Sept 26 2002 Marcia Hohn