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Paper piece 8 of the 9 units in
the block. Foundations are provided in the pattern. Take
care that the reproductions (4 each) are exactly 3 inches including
seam allowances.
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Attach your ruler to the
upper edge of a post card or other card with strapping tape so
that the lip of the ruler butts tightly up next to the card
edge.
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Line the edge of the card
up with the line which is to be sewn next. Fold the paper
over the edge of the card.
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Bring the ruler down and
trim the excess fabric extending beyond the ruler's edge with a
rotary cutter. This gives you an exact seam allowance and
makes it easier to match the next fabric piece in position.
Mark fabric/color placement on
spare foundations.
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Cut apart another spare
foundation to use as a template for cutting the fabric pieces
before paper piecing. Add seam allowance to each
piece.
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Use a temporary glue-stick
to attach first piece to wrong side of paper foundation.
Following instructions above, fold back paper on lines and trim
edges of piece.
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Line up second fabric piece
with first, on wrong side of paper.
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Turn paper over and stitch
on line, extending beyond the intersecting seam lines. Use a
short stitch length (approx. 15-18 stitches/inch) on your machine.
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Follow numbers on
foundation for order of stitching.
Trim paper on outside block
lines when finished stitching. Leave paper on to sew blocks
together.
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