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Christmas Quilt 2004 - Page 2 |
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From Color 4: Cut 3 strips 4-1/4" x WOF: sub-cut into 12 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" strips Cut 12 strips 2" x WOF: sub-cut into 12 2" x 14" strips, 14 2" x 16" strips for blocks Cut 7 strips 2" x WOF: sub-cut into 18 2" x
3-1/2" rectangles for border, 14 2" x Cut 2 strips 2-3/8" x WOF: sub-cut into 13 2-3/8" x 4-3/4" strips Cut 12 strips 3-1/2" x WOF: sub-cut into 31
3-1/2" x 12-1/2" strips for Cut 8 strips 2" x WOF: Sew together in pairs, end to end, for borders |
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** Sewing the Blocks ** Instructions show how to make one block...you make twelve! |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 2" x 14" strip into four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles. Cut the Color 1 2-5/8" x 10-1/2" strip into four 2-5/8" squares. Cut the Color 1 2" x 16" strip into eight 2" squares... |
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Using the template provided cut eight trapezoids from the Color 2 4-1/2" x 21" strip... |
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Cut the Color 3 2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strip into four 2-3/8" squares. Stack these and cut them once on the diagonal to make eight half square triangles. Cut the Color 3 2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares... |
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Cut the Color 4 4-1/4" x 8-1/2" strip into two 4-1/4" squares. Stack these and cut them on both diagonals to make eight quarter square triangles. Cut the Color 4 2" x 14" strip into four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles. Cut the Color 4 2" x 16" strip into eight 2" squares... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 4 2-3/8" x 4-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-3/8" square line and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Now cut apart on the marked diagonals, and on the 2-3/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2" if needed...now on to Page 3! |
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© Aug 28 2004 Marcia Hohn |
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