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This makes a 12" block!...and is a mid 1930's block, reworked to make less seams per block! |
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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by marking and cutting the Color 1 2" x 16" strip into eight 2" squares. Then mark and cut the Color 1 2" x 7" strip into two 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles... |
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Next mark and cut the Color 2 2" x 16" strip into eight 2" squares. Then mark and cut the Color 2 2" x 7" strip into two 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles... |
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Now mark and cut the Color 3 2" x 24" strip into twelve 2" squares. Then mark and cut the Color 3 3-1/2" x 17-1/2" strip into five 3-1/2" squares... |
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To speed piece the half squares, stack Color 3 and Color 1 2-3/8" x 4-3/4" strips right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly draw in the 2-3/8" square line. Mark in the diagonals as shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square line. Cut apart on the square line, and on the marked diagonals between the rows of stitching. This will give you four half squares. Press seam towards darker sides. These should measure 2". Repeat with the Color 2 and the other Color 3 2-3/8" x 4-3/4" strips... |
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Next, sew the Color 1 and Color 2 rectangles to one side of the larger Color 3 squares, using 1/4" seams, as always. Press seams towards the darker fabrics. You will have two of each color combo...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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July 7 2002
Marcia Hohn