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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First mark and cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 2 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strip into two 4-7/8" squares. Stack and cut these together on the diagonal to make four half square triangles... |
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Now speed piece the half squares, by stacking a Color 3 and Color 1 4-7/8" square right sides together, and a Color 3 and Color 2 4-7/8" square right sides together. On the back of the top squares, lightly mark the diagonals. Sew a scant 1/4" above the marked diagonals, and again a scant 1/4" below the marked diagonals. Cut apart ON the marked diagonals to get two half squares of each. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics. Trim these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed... |
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To make the half quarter squares, stack a Color 3 and a Color 1 5-1/4" square right sides together, and as in the step above, mark the diagonals and sew a scant 1/4" above and below this marking. Cut apart on the marked diagonal, then stack the two closed units, and cut again on the other diagonal. This will give you four half quarter squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics... |
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Sew each of the four half quarter squares to a Color 2 half square triangle. Press seam allowances towards the half square triangles. Trim these back to measure 4-1/2" if needed...on to Page 2! |
 March2000MHohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |