This makes a 16" block ! 

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** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

Start by marking and cutting the Color 1   4-1/2" x 18" strip into four 4-1/2" squares...

Now mark and cut the Color 2  5" x 30" strip into twenty-four 2-1/2" squares...
Cut the Color 3  2-1/2" x 10 strip into four 2-1/2" squares...

Now cut the Color 4  5" x 27" strip into twelve 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles...

Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Color 1 and Color 3  2-7/8" x 23" strips, right sides together and all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2-7/8" square lines and mark the diagonals in the direction shown at left. Now sew 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines. Now cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the 2-7/8" square lines. This will give you sixteen half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. These should measure 2-1/2"...

Sew together four of the two half-square units shown at top left. Sew together four of the two half-square plus square units shown at middle left.  Now use those plus a Color 1  4-1/2" square to make four of the Bear Paw units shown at bottom left...on to Page 2!

Aug 12 2005 Marcia Hohn

Original Block

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