This makes an 8" block !

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

Start by cutting the Color 1  2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares...

Now stack the Color 1 and Color 2  5-1/4" squares and cut them on both diagonals t make four quarter square triangles of each. You will only need two of Color 2...

Use the template provided to cut one Color 2 square for the center of the block from the Color 2  4" square  ( or if you are feeling frisky, just rotary cut a square about one hair larger than 3-5/16")...

Cut the Color 2  2-1/2" x 9" strip into two 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles...
Using a scant 1/4" seam allowances sew two Color 1 quarter square triangles right sides together to the Color 2 center square as shown at left. Press seam to darker side...

Sew two more Color 1quarter square triangles right sides together to two Color 2 quarter square triangles, again using a scant 1/4" seam. Press to dark side. You are making two of the triangle units shown at left...

Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2  2-7/8" x 5-3/4" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" 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 2-7/8" square line. This will give you four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed...on to Page 2!  

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March 13 2004  Marcia Hohn

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