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Friday, April 20, 2012

Pocket Patchwork ~ Busy Work ~ Part Four


Back again for our fourth installment of Pocket Patchwork.  We're half way through our sew-along!

Here are your instructions for block four of our Busy Work quilt......

Cutting Instructions
*Cut (4) 2 1/2 inch black squares for corners.
*Cut (2) 3 1/4 inch light squares - crosscut twice on diagonal for Quarter Square Triangles.
*Cut (1) 3 1/4 inch black square - crosscut twice on diagonal for Quarter Square Triangles.
*Cut (1) 3 1/4 inch brown square - crosscut twice on diagonal for Quarter Square Triangles.
*Cut (2) 1 1/2 inch black squares for Odds & Ends center unit.
*Cut (1) 1 7/8 inch light square for Half Square Triangle - Odds & Ends center unit.
*Cut (1) 1 7/8 inch black square for Half Square Triangle - Odds & Ends center unit.


Piecing Instructions

1). Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the 1 7/8 inch light print square.  Match with the black print square and sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.  Cut apart and press to the dark.  Make (2) Half Square Triangles should measure 1 1/2 inches unfinished.  Sew the HST's and the 1 1/2 inch black squares into an Odds & Ends center unit as shown, which should measure 2 1/2 inches unfinished.

2). Sew Quarter Square Triangles together as shown to measure 2 1/2 inches.

3).  Arrange the pieces as shown and sew together into rows; press.  Sew rows together; press.

Block should measure 6 1/2 inches unfinished.


Merrily we sew-along......

6 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear abouy your computer trouble. Glad it is fixed to we can enjoy your Busy Work quilt blocks and your enjoyable blog. Like the idea of an easier way to piece the Tussy Mussy block, was wondering what size the block is?????
    Thanks and Happy Sewing
    Carol L

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  2. Wow...Part 4 already! Thanks so much!

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  3. Great block as usual! Got it done, waiting for #5. Question: I love the Tussy Mussy pattern------ever think of making it larger (like Queen size)? It sure would use up scraps and look fabulous on a bed. (hint)

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  4. Thank-you so much, Pam! This pattern, via e-mail, was very easy to print, as compared to printing the other 3 from the blog! Thank-you so much for your advice! Carolyn M.

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  5. For a good use of my fabrics choice, Can you say me, please, how many blocks you plan to make ? Thank you.

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  6. I finished Block 4 and posted it on my blog.

    http://billiebeesblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/linky-party-tuesdays-and-pocket.html

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