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This makes a 12" block ! |
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This is an original pattern. Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 1 2-1/2" x 18" strip into four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Cut the Color 1 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Cut the Color 3 4-1/2" x 13-1/2" strip into one 4-1/2" x 8-1/2" rectangle and two 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles... |
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Speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 17-1/4" strips, right sides together and edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, mark the 2-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals as shown at left. Now sew a scant 1/4" above and below the diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart on the diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you twelve half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed... |
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Sew the Color 1 and Color 3 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles right sides together along one long edge in a scant 1/4" seam. Press to darker side. Make two units like this... |
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Sew Color 1 squares and half square units together to make the block's corner units. Make four units like this...on to Page 2! |
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© June 11 2003 Marcia Hohn |
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