This makes an 8" block !

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

 

 

Cut the Color 1  2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares. Now cut the Color 1  2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strip into two 2-7/8" squares. Stack those and cut them once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles...

 

Using the template provided cut four squares from the Color 2  2-1/2" x 10-1/2" strip. Cut the Color 2  5" x 9" rectangle into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles...

 

 

Cut the Color 3  2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares.  Next cut the Color 3  2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strip into two 2-7/8" squares. Stack those and cut them once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles. Now cut the Color 3  3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip into two 3-1/4" squares. Stack them and cut them once on each diagonal to make eight quarter square triangles...

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Nov 10 2005 Marcia Hohn

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