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Description:
Shoo Fly is an old favorite block
and can be used alone, but is also good when mixed with other
old favorites such as the Ohio Star. You may want to experiment
with different color combinations and you will be delighted by
the variety of quilts you can get.
Finished Size: 9"
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Fabric Reqs For Block: (Example fabrics in parentheses)
- 4" x 12" Dark (green print)
- 4" x 24" Light (tan)
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Cutting Instructions
| A
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4
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Light
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cut two 3 7/8" squares then cut in half
diagonally
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| B
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4
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Dark
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Cut two 3 7/8" squares then cut in
half diagonally.
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| C
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1
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Dark
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Cut one 3 ½" square.
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| D
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4
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Light
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cut 4 3 ½" squares.
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Assembly (1/4" seam allowance throughout):
| Step 1: Sew all A triangles
to a B triangle. Press seams open or toward A. (A/B unit)
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| Step 2: Sew an A/B unit to
each side of a D patch along the B side (refer to the diagram
for orientation) You will make two (A/B-D) units. Press seams
open or toward B.
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| Step 3: Sew a D patch to each
side of the C patch to make a D/C/D unit. Press seams open or
toward C.
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| Step 4: Sew a A/B-D unit to
the top and the bottom of the D/C/D unit to complete your block.
Be sure to orient to match the diagram.
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Color Options
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Settings
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