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This makes a 12" 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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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 and Color 2 2-1/2" x 5" strips into two 2-1/2" squares of each... |
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Then cut the Color 1 and Color 2 4-7/8" squares each in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles of each for the block's corner units... |
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For the block's corner units, mark and cut the Color 3 4-1/2" x 9" strip into two 4-1/2" squares. Stack the squares and cut them on both diagonals to make eight quarter square triangles... |
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For the top, bottom and side units cut the Color 3 5-1/4" square in half on both diagonals to make four quarter square triangles... |
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Using the template provided cut two "stem" units from Color 1 and two from Color 2, from the 3-1/4" x 3-1/2" strips.. |
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Using the template provides cut four Color 1 and Color 2 trapezoids in the direction indicated at left from the 2-1/2" x 19-12" strips... |
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Sew the Color 1 and Color 2 small squares together to make the block's center four patch. Trim this back to measure 4-1/2" if needed...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Nov 12 2002 Marcia Hohn
