Out of background fabric cut:
1 strip 9" x 1"
2 strips 5" x 1"
5 squares 2" x 2"
Out of "main" fabric cut:
2 strips 9" x 1"
1 strip 5" x 1"
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Sew the strips together along the long edges as in the following photo. Press after each seam.
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Cut the long strip into eight 1" x 2" strips.
Cut the short strip into four 1" x 2" strips.
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Sew the little strips in sets of three into squares as in the photo.
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Referring to the block diagram, sew the white squares to the pieced squares to form three strips.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbKViadje9XZTM6tLoSUW7_Bi2Ab6l8_YQlGNO06h3CIgIzPtu7W2qYg-_TWSX_W7zVR-OtSuxGMiF6TMYgIKpJq2Sv6jTzMPFw6IMNZZyboTdu_lwRB7SlRjCg-R_Nt_DuB8eBGcxYc/s400/j7-5.jpg)
Sew the strips together and press.
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A little wonky but done is better than perfect...
(Did you see I have pre-cut freezer paper sheets in the store now? So much easier, and they won't jam up your printer.)
I did see that you have freezer paper! I'm so excited! It's fantastic. Unfortunately I just bought some (came in last week) but I will definitely buy some more when I run out!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the hardest blocks for me. It finally drove me to hand piecing and I haven't looked back since....and I guess it's better than driving me to drink! LOL!
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