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Letter N
posted: 5/5/2004
by
Dori Hawks
Printable Page
Category:
Foundation Pieced
Level:
Easy
Series:
Alphabet Block of the Month
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Letter "N":
If using theme fabrics look for fabrics with Nickels, Nails, napkins, Narcissus, Necklace, Noodle, Newspaper, and Nose. Read
The Alphabet Quilt: Themes & Ideas For Blocks
for more fun "N" 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 N
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 3 strips 3" x 7" (1M, 4M, 5M)
Background Fabric:
Cut two strips 4 ½" x 6" (2B, 3B)
Piece
in numerical order. Place 1B 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 2B and then number 3B.
Continue
adding 4M and 5M. Pressing between each step.
Press
well and trim excess fabric and paper to ¼" around the finished size of the letter.
©1999 Dori Hawks
theQuilterCommunity.com
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