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This makes a 10" block! Also known as Widow's Choice, this one stems from approx 1895! 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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First, use the templates provided to cut the number of pieces indicated... |
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Sew quarter square triangles to the left and right of each corner strip, using a 1/4" seam, and pressing seams towards triangles. Make eight units like this... |
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Sew a small Color 1 square between two corner strip units, again using a 1/4" seam, and pressing seams towards the strip units. Make four units like this... |
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Make the block's four corners by sewing together two triangle units and a center strip unit. Press seams towards the center strips. These should measure 4-1/2" ... |
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The piece the block. Make three horizontal rows, inserting the Color 2 rectangles and Color 1 center square as shown at left. Press row seams in alternating directions...on to Page 2! |
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Traditional Block |
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Nov 2 2002 Marcia Hohn
