This makes a 9" or 12" block !  The pattern is written for 12" blocks. (9" strip sizes are in parenthesis)

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Cut the Color 1  3-1/4" x 6-1/2"  (2-3/4" x 5-1/2") strip into two 3-1/4" (2-3/4) squares. Stack the squares and cut them in half on both diagonals to make eight quarter square triangles...

Cut the Color 1  5-1/4" (4-1/4")square in half on both diagonals to make four large quarter square triangles...

Now cut the Color 1  2-7/8" (2-3/8") square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles...

Then cut the Color 1  2-1/2" x 10" (2" x 8") strip into four 2-1/2" (2") squares...

 

 

Now cut the Color 2  2-7/8" (2-3/8") square in half once on the diagonal to make two half square triangles...

Cut the Color 2  5-1/4" (4-1/4") square in half on both diagonals to make four large quarter square triangles (You only need two for this block)...

 

 

Cut the Color 4  3-1/4" x 6-1/2"  (2-3/4" x 5-1/2") strip into two 3-1/4" (2-3/4) squares. Stack the squares and cut them in half on both diagonals to make eight quarter square triangles (You only need six for this block)...on to Page 2!

Feb 26 2008 Marcia Hohn

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