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Friday, November 9, 2018

2018 Second Sat. sampler block 8


For this block you will need:

2) 5" grey dot
3) 4 1/2" grey dot
1) 2 1/2 x 4 1/2" grey dot
1) 2 1/2" grey dot
1) 5" blue & white
1) 5" dark blue
1) 4 1/2" dark blue
1) 2 1/2" med. blue


Draw a diagonal line on the back of both of the 5" grey polka dot squares.

Match a 5" grey polka dot square to the 5" dark blue square with the outside edges aligned and the right sides of the fabric together.  Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square the triangles to 4 1/2 inches and press toward the darker fabric.

Repeat using the other 5" grey polka dot and the 5" blue and white square.

Sew the 2 1/2 inch polka dot to the 2 1/2 inch medium blue square.  Sew the 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch polka dot to this unit as pictured below.


 Refer to the photo at the top of the post as a guide to assemble the the block.



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