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This makes a 12" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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We'll speed piece the 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 mark the 4-7/8" square line and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew a 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 4-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed... |
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Next sew the Color 1 and Color 3 2-1/2" x 25" strips right sides together along one long edge in a 1/4" seam/ Press seam to darker side. Mark and cut this at 2-1/2" intervals... |
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Sew pairs of the units we just made together to make four patch units. Make five units like this... |
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Now lay all the units out as shown at left. Sew three horizontal rows, pressing the top and bottom row seams to the center, and the middle row seams to the outside. Join the rows and the Wagon Tracks Block is done! ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Nov 12 2003 Marcia Hohn