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This makes a 10" block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Begin by cutting the Color 2 7-1/2" square into nine 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now cut the Color 1 and Color 2 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" strips into two 3-1/4" squares of each. Stack these and cut them on both diagonals to get eight quarter square triangles of each color... |
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Sew the quarter square triangles together using scant 1/4" seams to make four Hour Glass units as shown at left. Press all seams to darker sides, and then trim these to measure 2-1/2" if needed... |
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Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 2 2-7/8" x 17-1/4" 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 twelve half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim these back to measure 2-1/2" if needed... ...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Oct 10 2004 Marcia Hohn