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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 marking and cutting the Color 1 1-1/2" x 7-1/2" strip into five 1-1/2" squares. Mark and cut the Color 1 2" x 8" strip into four 2' squares... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 4 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip into four 3-7/8" squares. Stack these and cut them once on the diagonal to get eight half square triangles. In the same manner mark and cut the Color 2 and Color 4 2-3/8" x 9-1/2" strips into four squares of each, and cut those into half square triangles also... |
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Cut the Color 2 and Color 3 4-1/4" squares in half twice on the diagonal to get four quarter square triangles of each... |
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Then mark and cut the Color 4 3" x 9" rectangles into four 1-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Mark and cut the Color 4 3" x 4" rectangle into four 1-1/2" x 2" rectangles... |
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Next sew the Color 1 and Color 4 2" x 16" strips right sides together along one long edge in a scant 1/4" seam. Press seam to darker side. Mark and cut this at 2" intervals... |
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Sew pairs of the pieced strips we just cut to make four Four Patch units... |
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Sew Color 4 half square triangles to the sides of each
Color 3 quarter square triangle to make four flying geese units as
shown at left...
...on to Page 2!
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Aug 29 2003 Marcia Hohn