This makes an 8" block ! 

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Start by cutting the Color 1  1-1/2" x 14" strip into four 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" rectangles...

Then cut the Color 2  2-1/2" x 7-1/2" strip into three 2-1/2" squares...

Next speed piece the half squares by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2  2-7/8" x 14-3/8" 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. Sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Cut apart on the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you ten half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"...

Sew the half squares together in pairs, making two of each unit shown at left...

To sew the center unit, start by sewing one of the Color 2 squares to one end of a Color 1 rectangle, with left and lower edges aligned. I show them staggered here just for demonstration purposes. Press seam to dark side...

Then add another Color 1 rectangle to the left, and again press seam to dark side...

 

Next add another Color 1 rectangle to the bottom, and one more time press seam to dark side...

on to Page 2!

Feb 29 2004 Marcia Hohn

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