The Hands of Strangers

 

 

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We are quilting along with Barbara Brackman's

Block of the Month, Dixie Diary.

http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com

Today I realized I somehow missed September,

I chalk that up to too much work and some

travel fun thrown in.  I'll post October's

sometime later in the month.

Fabric Requirements:

Fabric A: Red

1 - 7 1/4'' square

Fabric B: White, Red & Green Print

1 - 7 1/4'' square

 

Fabric C: Blue

4 - 3 1/2'' x 6 1/2'' rectangles

Fabric D: Green & White Print

4 - 3 1/2'' squares

Make Half Square Triangles:

Mark a diagonal line on the back of the
Fabric B 7 1/4'' square.

Pair the 7 1/4'' squares with right sides

together.  Sew 1/4'' away from each side of

the drawn line. 

Press seams to the dark fabric.  Square to 6 1/2''.

Note: you will need only 1 of the half square

triangles, save the other for another project.

Sew a Fabric C rectangle to each side

of the Half Square Triangle.

Press seams to the Fabric C.

Sew Fabric D squares to each side of

the remaining Fabric C rectangles.

Press seams to the Fabric C.

Layout units as shown and sew together.

Square to 12 1/2''.

I added the sashing and applique as

described in month 1.

http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/2013/01/dixie-diary-1-her-flag-flying.html