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6 ) In the same manner as before, fold

foundation paper on stitching line

between position 3 and positions 1 and

2 unit. Trim^1 ∕ 4 " from folded edge.

7 ) Working on unmarked side of foundation

paper, align edge of pink print position 3

piece with trimmed edge of positions 1 and 

2 unit with right sides together; pin

and check placement of position 3 piece.

8 ) Working with marked side of foundation

paper up, sew on stitching line between

position 3 and positions 1 and 2 unit

through all layers, extending stitching past

beginning and end of line by a few stitches.

9 ) Continue adding pieces in order, trimming,

stitching, and pressing in the same manner,

until you have pieced entire foundation

paper; press, leaving paper in place. Using

a rotary cutter and a clear ruler, trim

along dashed outer lines to make a pink

block (Diagram 6). The block should be

21 ∕ 2 " square including seam allowances.

check placement

Pin with a fl at head pin on the

stitching line between the two

positions you are sewing. Flip the

top fabric piece open. Hold the unit

up to the light to see through the

paper; make sure the fabric piece

completely covers the new position

and extends into the next position

that will be sewn by at least^1 ∕ 4 ". If

fabric piece doesn’t cover, reposition

and recheck until it does.

TIP

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DIAGRAM 4

Unmarked side of paper

Marked side of paper

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DIAGRAM 5

Unmarked side of paper

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DIAGRAM 6

Trimmed block

Marked side of paper

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