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This makes a 12" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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First mark and cut the Color 2 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" strip into three 2 1/2" squares. Then Mark and cut the Color 3 2 1/2" x 12 1/2" strip into five 2 1/2" squares. Then mark and cut the Color 5 2 1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2 1/2" squares... |
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Next cut the Color 4 4 7/8" square on the diagonal. You will only need one of the resultant triangles. Save the other one for a future project!! |
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Now cut the Color 5 2 7/8" square on the diagonal to make two half square triangles... |
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Lastly, mark and cut the Color 5 4 1/2" x 13" strip into two 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles ...and now... |
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Piece the top row of the block, by sewing together a Color 1 square, a Color 5 square, a Color 2 square, a Color 5 square, a Color 3 square and a Color 5 square, using all scant 1/4" seams, and pressing seams towards the darker fabrics... |
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Next make one of the six square units shown at left, and TWO of the two square units shown at left ...on to Page 2! |
| İMarch2000 Marcia Hohn |
http://www.quilterscache.com |
Traditional Block |