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This makes a 12" block ! |
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This is an Original Pattern. 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 cutting the Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now cut the Color 3 2-1/2" x 20" strip into eight 2-1/2" squares... |
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Then cut the Color 1 and Color 3 2-7/8" x 11-1/2" strips into four 2-7/8" squares of each. Stack these in pairs, right sides together, and mark the diagonal on the back of the top square. Sew 1/4" away from the drawn line on each side of it. Cut apart on the drawn line. Press seams to darker side. This will give you eight half square units. These should measure 2-1/2"... |
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Next, cut the Color 2 and Color 3 4-7/8" x 9-3/4" strips into two 4-7/8" squares of each. Stack these in pairs, right sides together, and mark the diagonal on the back of the top square. Sew 1/4" away from the drawn line on each side of it. Cut apart on the drawn line. Press seams to darker side. This will give you four half square units. These should measure 4-1/2" ... |
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Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew four Four Patch units as shown at left, using the small half square units and Color 3 2-1/2" squares... |
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Place a Color 2 square right sides together against the upper left corner of the Color 1 4-1/2" square, with outer edges aligned. On the back of the small square, draw in the diagonal, and sew ON this drawn line. Cut off the excess seam allowance, pressing the remainder towards the corner triangle. Repeat with another small square on the opposite corner, and then two more on the adjacent corners, noting the the direction of sewing is opposite with those last two...on to Page 2! |
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Original Block |
Nov 28 2005 Marcia Hohn