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This makes an 8" block ! Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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I used a variety of cream colored fabrics for this block. You can use all the same if you prefer! In either case, you need eight 2-1/2" Squares and five Half Square Triangles (-Made by cutting 2-7/8" squares in half once on the diagonal, or use the template provided if you prefer)... |
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Next use the template provided to cut one handle from the Color 2 6" x 11" rectangle. Add a 1/4" seam allowance all around as you cut out the handle. From the remaining fabric cut one 2-1/2" square and two 2-7/8" squares--templates are provided for cutting those if you'd like to use them. Stack and cut the two 2-7/8" squares in half once on the diagonal to make four Half Square Triangles... |
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Now cut the Color 3 2-7/8" x 8-5/8" strip into three 2-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut them in half once on the diagonal to make six Half Square Triangles. You only need five per block, so save the extra for another block or another project... |
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Using a scant 1/4" seam now and throughout the block making, sew two pairs of Color 2 / Color 3 Half Square triangles to make two of the Half Square units shown at top left. Press seams to the dark sides, Trim to measure 2-1/2" if needed. Repeat this with two pairs of Color 2/Color 1 Half Square Triangles to get two Half Squares in that color arrangement... |
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Using three cream colored Squares and three cream Half Square Triangles sewn the pieced triangle units shown at left. Place your handle unit right sides up on the pieced triangle and pin in place. Hand appliqué down in thread to match your handle, turning under your seam allowance as your sew...on to Page 2! |
 Jan 18 2009 Marcia Hohn |
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