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This makes a 9" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strip into four 2-3/8" squares. Stack those and cut them in half once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles... |
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Next cut the Color 2 2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares... |
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Then cut the Color 3 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strip into two 3-7/8" squares. Stack and cut those in half once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Now, using a scant 1/4" seam, sew the Color 1 and Color 2 2" x 14" strips right sides together along one long edge, pressing seam to the light side, so the seams will nest when sewn to the units below. Cut the resulting unit into four 3-1/2" square side units... |
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To make the block's corner units sew a Color 1 half square triangle to the left and top edges of a Color 2 2" square, pressing seams towards the triangles. Add a Color 3 half square triangle to the pieced triangle, pressing seam to one side. Make four units like this. These should measure 3-1/2" ... |
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Now lay out all units as shown at left, with the Color 3 3-1/2" square as the center. Sew three horizontal rows, alternating pressing directions by row. join the rows and you have made The Kitchen Woodbox! ...on to Page 2! |
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 May 12 2010 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Original Block |
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