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This is a block from the
1930's
that is also known as North Carolina.
Fabric
Requirements:
Fabric A: White
4 - 2 1/2" squares
12 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark
a diagonal line on back.
Fabric B: Red
4 - 2 1/2" squares
1 - 4 1/2" square
4 - 3 1/4" squares
Fabric C: Green
8 - 3 1/4" squares
Make Half Square
Triangles:
Pair 3 1/4" squares with right sides
together in the following
combinations:
4 - A/B 8 - A/C
Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn
line, cut on drawn line and press as
follows:
A/B - press to the Fabric B
A/C - press half to the Fabric A
and half to the Fabric C
Make Corner
Units:
Layout units as shown and sew together
in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the
left
and seam in row 2 to the right.
Sew rows together
and press seam to
the top. Square to 4 1/2".
Make 4.
Make Outer Center
Units:
Layout units as shown, paying
attention
to the arrows showing which way the
seams have been pressed. "Lock" the
seams
together before pressing, this will
make
your points very precise. Sew together
in
2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left
and
seam in row 2 to the right.
Sew rows together and
press seam to
the bottom. Square to 4 1/2".
Make 4.
Layout units as shown and
sew together
in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to
the outside and seams in row 2 to the
inside.
Sew rows together and
press final
seams open to reduce
bulk.
Square to 12 1/2".
Hello! I found you via Freebies for Crafters blog. I love your block tutorials and plan to use some of them when I get the chance. Thank you and hope you will continue!
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I followed your directions and made a 6" block. Thanks, it came out great.
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