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Letter L
posted: 3/22/2004
by
Dori Hawks
Printable Page
Category:
Foundation Pieced
Level:
Easy
Series:
Alphabet Block of the Month
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Letter "L"
: If using theme fabrics look for Ladybugs, Lightbulbs, Lobsters, Lady, Lamb, Lighthouse, Lipstick, and Locomotive. Read
The Alphabet Quilt: Themes & Ideas For Blocks
for more ideas. Make sure to read the
Alphabet Quilt General Instructions
before beginning.
Click here to download the Paper Pattern (pdf)
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Make one copy
of letter L
Remember
that the printed pattern is a mirror image of the design. You will be placing your fabric on the unprinted side and sewing on the printed side of the letter pattern.
Read Foundation Piecing Basics Vol 1
for general paper piecing instructions.
Main Fabric:
Cut two strips 3" x 7" (2M & 3M)
Background Fabric:
Cut one square 5" x 5" (1B)
Cut square one square 2 ½" x 2 ½". Cut half diagonally. (4B)
Piece
in numerical order. Place 1M face down on side of the paper without lines by placing a small amount of glue stick in the center to hold it while you place the second piece.
Add
Piece number 2M and then number 3M.
Then
add 4B, pressing between additions.
Press
well and trim excess fabric and paper to ¼" around the finished size of the letter.
Alternate Colorways
©1999 Dori Hawks
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