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Letter Y posted: 12/13/2004
by Dori Hawks Printable Page
Category: Foundation Pieced Level: Intermediate Series: Alphabet Block of the Month
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Letter "Y": If using conversational prints look for Yarn, Yo-Yos and Yellow Read The Alphabet Quilt: Themes & Ideas For Blocks for some great "X" ideas. Make sure to read the Alphabet Quilt General Instructions before beginning.
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  1. Make one(1) copy of letter X. It has two sections. You will piece each section separately and then sew the two sections together.


  2. Remember that the printed pattern is a mirror image of the design. You will be placing your fabric on the unprinted side and sewing on the printed side of the letter pattern. Read Foundation Piecing Basics Vol 1 for general paper piecing instructions.


  3. Main Fabric:
    • Cut a strip 3” x 4” for 1M
    • Cut two strips 3” x 5” for 5M and 6M

  4. Background Fabric:
    • Cut two squares 4” x 4” for 1B and 8B
    • Cut two squares 4 ½” x 4 ½” for 7B and 8B
    • Cut one square 3” x 3” for 4B


    5. Section One:
  5. Piece in numerical order. Place 1M face down on side of the paper without lines by placing a small amount of glue stick in the center to hold it while you place the second piece.


  6. Add piece number 2B and then number 3B.


  7. Press well and trim excess fabric and paper to ¼" around the finished size of the letter section.


    8. Section Two:
  8. Piece in numerical order. Place 4B face up on side of the paper without lines by placing a small amount of glue stick in the center to hold it while you place the second piece.


  9. Add piece number 5M and then number 6M.


  10. Continue adding 7B and 8B. Press between each step.


  11. Press well and trim excess fabric and paper to ¼" around the finished size of the letter section.


Add Section One to Section Two, matching seam lines. Rip paper off on seam allowance between sections and then press this seam open. I usually finger press this seam and then lay it paper side down on the ironing board and press from the fabric side of the letter block.

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