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This makes a 10" block ! In 1862, Congress passed the Homestead Act which sent thousands of Americans west in pursuit of free land. Any man 21 years of age or over was eligible to stake out 160 acres of land for less than $20! After the purchase of Alaska folks started moving in under that act! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **
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Start by cutting the Color 1 and Color 3 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strips into two 4-7/8" squares of each. Stack the squares in opposing pairs right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top square lightly draw in the diagonal. Stitch 1/4" away from the drawn line on each side of it. Cut apart on the drawn line. Each square-pair will give you two half squares. Press seams to darker sides, and square up to measure 4-1/2" if needed. You need four half squares in total... |
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Next sew the Color 2 and Color 3 2-1/2" x 10" strips right sides together along one long edge using a 1/4" seam. Press seam to darker side and cut at 2-1/2" intervals to make four pieced sections... |
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Now lay out all units as shown at left, with the extra Color 2
2-1/2" square you cut as the block's center. Sew three horizontal
rows, again using a 1/4" seam allowance. Lastly join the
rows in a scant 1/4" seam to complete your block!
...on to Page 2! |
 June 29 2008 Marcia Hohn |
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