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This makes a 10" block ! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First sew the Color 1 and Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strips right sides together along one long edge using a scant 1/4" seam allowance. Press seam to darker side. Cut this apart at 2-1/2" intervals to get four pieced units... |
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Next 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 SCANT 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. 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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Lay out all units as shown at left. Now sew three horizontal rows, again using a scant 1/4" seam allowance. Press the top and bottom row seams to the outside, and the middle row seam to the center. Join the rows to finish your block!...on to Page 2! |
 June 7 2006 Marcia Hohn |
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