Block of the Month -- July, 2005
AUTOGRAPH BLOCK

The guild encourages all members to participate in this monthly raffle. It is a fun way to “get your feet wet” quilting and everyone enjoys the chance to win enough blocks for a quilt top. Please take the time to measure and sew accurately. It is very hard to sew together blocks that are not the same measurement. Most guild members would be more than happy to help you get started if you are unsure about how to begin. Let's take our time -- even experienced quilters can have an off day at the sewing machine.

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Fabric: Cut Directions: A White Tone-on-tone print (1) -- 2½" x 6½" (1) -- 5½" x 5½" B Red or Blue Print (2) -- 2½" x 6½" C Blue or Red Print (opposite of fabric B) (1) -- 5½" x 5½"

 
Step 1: Sew Red (or Blue) and white 2½" x 6½" strips together with ¼" seam. Press seam towards dark fabric.
Step 2: Cut Blue (or Red) square in half on diagonal. Looking at the block assembly, sew onto end of strips. Press seam away from triangles. Trip tips.
Step 3: Cut white square in half on the diagonal. Looking at the block assembly, sew traingle to side of strips. Press seam away from traingle. Trip tips.

Keep in mind:
Use 100 % cotton fabrics for the block.
Wash the fabrics before cutting the quilt pattern. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run.
Stitch all seams ¼".
Press seams toward the dark fabric unless the pattern dictates otherwise.

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