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This makes a 12" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 and Color 2 3-1/2" x 14" strips into four 3-1/2" squares of each... |
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Stack the Color 1 and Color 2 7-1/4" squares right sides together and all edges aligned. Cut in half on both diagonals to make four quarter square triangles of each. Sew together two pairs of triangles in the manner shown at left. Sew the pieced triangle units together to make the block's center. The other quarter square triangles are extra and can be saved for another project or another block... |
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Now cut the Color 1 and Color 2 3-1/2" x 13" strips into two 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles of each... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 3-7/8" x 7-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 3-7/8" 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 3-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 3-1/2" if needed... ...on to Page 2! |
 Sept 12 2006 Marcia Hohn |
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