October 16, 2001
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Block 3, "C" |
The third block, Block 3, is the alphabetic letter "C". This block is an appropriate block for either a baby quilt or the the school-related quilt and measures 10.5" when pieced together in this lesson. This is the final alphabetic letter in this series and is very simple to piece.
The C Block is going to be sewn in four (4) units:
- Unit 1 - Consists of 2 sections
- Unit 2 - Consists of 2 sections
- Unit 3 - Consists of 1 sections
- Unit 4 - Consists of 3 sections
Units 1, 2, and 3 are going to be combined to make a final Unit, called Unit 5.
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See the
illustration at the left for how this block is
broken down into these units. Notice that Units 1 and 2 are mirror images of one another and that Unit 3 is actually only one piece. |
CUTTING REQUIREMENTS |
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| Background (white) | Focus Fabric (green, in this sample) |
| *5 - 3" x 3" squares | *5 - 3" x 3" squares |
| 2 - 2.5" x 2.5" squares | 3 - 2.5" x 6.5" rectangles |
| 1 - 2.5" x 8.5" rectangle | |
| * indicates that these squares are used to make the Half-Square Triangles (HST). Refer to the HST tutorial for directions on making them. These HST may begin as 3" squares, but after making them, they should be trimmed to 2.5". | |
INSTRUCTIONS |
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HST First, using the 5 - 3" background squares and the 5 - 3" focus fabric squares, make 10 HST that measure 2.5". Refer to the HST Tutorial for help, if needed. Also, refer to the illustration at the left for an example of what these HST should look like. |
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UNIT 1 Second, is the Unit 1 construction. This unit consists of two rows. The pieces needed to construct this unit are:
Assemble, then press, this Unit 1 as shown in the illustration below:
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| UNIT 2 Third, is the Unit 2 construction. It is a mirror image of Unit 1 and is assembled in a similar way. Here are the pieces needed to construct this unit:
Assemble, then press, this Unit 2 as shown in the illustration below:
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Unit 3 There is no construction necessary for Unit 3. It's a single piece of fabric, the 1 - 2.5" x 8.5" background rectangle.
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Unit 4 Unit 4 is constructed using the following pieces:
Assemble, then press, Unit 4 as illustrated below:
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Unit 5 Unit 5 is created by combining Units 1, 2, and 3, as illustrated below:
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FINISHING THE BLOCK Finish the block by assembling it, using Units 4 and 5, as illustrated below. Press the block flat when finished.
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Coming Soon! The next block given is a block that is to be used if you're making the school-related quilt. It should make its debut around the end of October. Shortly thereafter, the baby-related quilt block should be online. Please check back in mid-November for this block. As promised, the final instructions for this mystery quilt will be given by the end of November. |
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DIFFERENT LAYOUTS |
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| I have two requests: 1) Since this
is a free pattern, in lieu of payment, please
send me a picture of a completed quilt or block
when you finish, and 2) Please be sure to read my
copyright notice before proceeding. I have strict
(though very easy and reasonable) guidelines that
users must adhere to. Thank you! Should you run into any problems in making this quilt, or if something in the directions is incorrect, please contact me! It would be greatly appreciated! The School-Related/Baby Quilt was designed using EQ 4.1 and the project file is available upon request.
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