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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 marking and cutting the Color 1 2-1/2" x 5" strip into two 2-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 1 4-1/2" x 9" strip into two 4-1/2" squares... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 2-1/2" x 5" strip into two 2-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 2 4-1/2" x 9" strip into two 4-1/2" squares... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2
2-7/8" x 23" strips, right sides together and all edges
aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8"
square lines 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 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you sixteen 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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Traditional Block |
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Dec 11 2002 Marcia Hohn