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        |  | ** Preparing the
        Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |  
      
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		 | Start this one by drafting your templates. Draw a
          6" square on paper. Then draw a line from the upper left corner to the half way point
        of the lower side. ( The 3" point) Cut these two shapes out. Tape or stick them to new
        paper, and add 1/4"  to each side. Cut out these new pieces and transfer to the
        template material of your choosing...If you prefer, CLICK
          here for paper piecing templates, and skip the next four steps! |  
      
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		 | Now cut out two triangles of Color 1... |  
      
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		 | Cut out two triangles of Color 2... |  
      
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		 | Cut out four background shapes from Color 3.... |  
      
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		 | Then sew the triangles of each color to the four
        background shapes, as shown at left. You will need two of each color
          combo. Trim to measure 6-1/2" each if needed... ...on to Page
          2! |  
      
        |  |  May 5 2000 Marcia Hohn | 
 | Traditional Block |  
        | http://www.quilterscache.com |  |