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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 3-1/2" x 14" strip into four 3-1/2" squares. Cut the Colors 2 and 3 3-1/2" x 7" strips into two 3-1/2" squares each... |
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Next cut the Color 1 2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares... |
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Then cut the Colors 1 and 2 3-1/2" x 13" strips into two 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles each... |
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Start by piecing the half squares. To piece the larger half squares, stack a Color 1 and a Color 3 3-7/8" square, right sides together. On the back of the top square, lightly draw the diagonal. Sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonal. Cut apart ON the marked diagonal to get two Color 1/Color 3 half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim to measure 3-1/2" if needed. Repeat this with a Color 1 and Color 2 square to get two half squares of that color combination and again with the Color 1 and Color 3 2-3/8" strips. Stack them right sides together; mark the 2- 3/8" square lines and the diagonals. Sew as you did with the 3-7/8 strips, above and below the diagonals. Cut these apart ON the diagonals and on the 2-3/8" square lines. This will give you eight half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics and trim these smaller ones back to 2" if needed...on to Page 2! |
| İFeb 2000Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |