This makes an 8" block!

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How about a nice Signature Star pattern done in all hand -dyes? :o)

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

Using the template provided cut eight triangles from the Color 1  2-1/2" x 20" strip. Mark and cut the Color 1  1-1/2" x 6" strip into four 1-1/2" squares...

Mark and cut the Color 2  3" x 7" strip into four 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" rectangles...

 Using the template provided cut four triangles from the Color 3  3-1/2" x 23" strip. Mark and cut the Color 3  2" x 8" strip into four 2" squares...

Join the template-cut triangles as shown at left, using 1/4" seams and pressing towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2" x 5-1/2". Make four units like this...If you prefer to Paper Piece this unit....CLICK HERE for the templates!

Sew the small Color 1 squares to both ends of two Color 2 rectangles, pressing seams towards the darker color....

Sew the remaining Color 2 rectangles to the sides of the Color 3  3-1/2" square, using the same old 1/4" seam, and pressing seams towards the center square. Add the pieced Color 2 rectangle units to the top and bottom, pressing seams towards the newly added strips...on to Page 2!

Jan 16 2003 Marcia Hohn

 Original  Block

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