| Square in a Square
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posted: 1/22/2003
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Description:
This block is a good one to use for scraps. Just keep your
darks and lights alternating through the block. Use the
center square to highlight a special focus fabric. Have fun
trying different fabrics for totally different looks.
Finished Size: 8"
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Fabric Reqs For Block: (Example fabrics in parentheses)
- 5 ½" x 10 ½" Dark (Pink/Purple)
- 6" x 6" 1st Light (Floral)
- 3 ½" x 6 ½" Medium/Dark (Green)
- 4" x 4" 2nd Light (Off White)
- 3" x 3" Focus (Green)
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Cutting Instructions
| A
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4
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Dark
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Cut two 4 7/8" x 4 7/8" squares.
Cut in half diagonally.
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| B
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4
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1st Light
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Cut one 5 ¼" x 5 ¼" square. Cut in
half diagonally twice.
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| C
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4
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Medium/Dark
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Cut two 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" squares. Cut
in half diagonally once.
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| D
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4
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2nd Light
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Cut one square 3 ¼" x 3 ¼". Cut in
half diagonally twice.
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| E
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1
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Focus
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Cut one square 2 ½" x 2 ½".
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Assembly (1/4" seam allowance throughout):
| Step 1: Sew D triangles to
square E by sewing one triangle to each of the two opposite
sides, then press seam open or towards the outside. Sew the
other two triangles to the other two opposite sides of square
piece E. Press seams open or toward the outside.
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| Step 2: Sew & press C triangles
to section D,E unit the same method as in Step 1.
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| Step 3: Sew & press B triangles
to section C,D,E unit as in Step 1.
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| Step 4: Sew & press A triangles
to section B,C,D,E unit as in Step 1.
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Color Options
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Settings
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| Some Pictures Created in EQ5 |
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