This makes a 12" block !

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** 

Cut the Color 1 and Color 3  5-7/8" x 11-3/4" strips into two 5-7/8" squares of each. Cut those each in half once on the diagonal to make four half square triangles of each. Cut the Color 2  5-7/8" square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles of those...

Using a scant 1/4" seam (now, and for the rest of the block making!) sew the number of half squares shown at left. pressing seams to darker sides...

Now sew the half squares together as shown at left...

Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 2 and Color 3  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. Now sew a SCANT 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now 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. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed...

...on to Page 2!

April 26 2006 Marcia Hohn

Traditional Block

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