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** Preparing the
Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Cut the Color 1 7" x
14" strip into eight 3-1/2" squares. Cut the Color 2 and
Color 3 3-1/2" x 14" strips into four 3-1/2"
squares of each... |
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Next cut the Color 4 3-1/2" x
26" strip into four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles... |
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To make one flying geese unit, place a Color 1
square right sides together atop a Color 4 rectangle, with outer edges
aligned. On the back of the top square lightly mark the diagonal. Sew
on this diagonal marking. Cut off the excess seam allowance. Press the
remainder towards the corner. Repeat this with another Color 1 square
on the other end of the rectangle. Make four of these... |
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Sew the Color 2 and Color 3 squares together to make a
four patch unit, using 1/4" seams. Press seams to darker
sides...
...on to Page 2! |
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Jan 22 2007 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
http://www.quilterscache.com |
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