| Ohio Star
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posted: 1/22/2003
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Description:
One of the first blocks a beginner
makes, but because of it's endless possibilities, makes it a
fun block to experiment with.
Finished Size: 8"
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Fabric Reqs For Block: (Example fabrics in parentheses)
- 8" x 19" Light (Beige)
- 4" x 4" Medium (Red Plaid)
- 5" x 5" Dark (Navy)
- 6" x 10" Medium/Dark (Red)
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Cutting Instructions
| A
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4
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Light
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Cut four 3 ½" x 3 ½" squares .
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| B
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1
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Medium
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Cut one 3 ½" x 3 ½" square.
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| C
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4
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Light
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Cut one 4 ¼" x 4 ¼" square. Cut in half
diagonally twice.
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| D
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4
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Dark
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Cut one 4 ¼" x 4 ¼" square. Cut in
half diagonally twice.
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| E
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8
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Medium/Dark
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Cut two 4 ¼" x 4 ¼" squares. Cut in
half diagonally twice.
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Assembly (1/4" seam allowance throughout):
| Step 1: Sew four medium/dark
E triangles to four light A triangles along one short side.
Press seams open or toward medium/dark. (Section 1)
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| Step 2: Sew four medium/dark
E triangles to four dark D triangles along one short side.
Press seam allowance open or toward the dark. (Section 2)
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| Step 3: Sew each section 1 to
a section 2 to make a square. Press seams open or toward one side.
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| Step 4: Row 1 and 3 sewing
order: A, Step 3 square, A. Press seams open or toward A.
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| Step 5: Row 2 sewing order:
Step 3 square, B, Step 3 square. Press seams open or toward B
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| Step 6: Sew Rows 1, 2, 3.
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Color Options
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Settings
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| Some Pictures Created in EQ5 |
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