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THIMBLEBERRIES<br />
by LYNETTE JENSEN<br />
Getting Started<br />
• If concerned about colorfastness, test<br />
a 2-inch square of fabric in warm water<br />
to see if dye is released. If so, prewash<br />
and press the fabric.<br />
• If concerned about shrinkage,<br />
prewash and press all the fabric.<br />
• Read instructions thoroughly before<br />
beginning the project.<br />
• For piecing, place right sides of<br />
fabric pieces together and use 1/4-inch<br />
seam allowances throughout unless<br />
otherwise specified.<br />
• It is necessary that accurate<br />
1/4-inch seam allowances are used.<br />
It is wise to stitch a sample 1/4-inch<br />
seam allowance to check your<br />
machine’s seam allowance accuracy.<br />
10 th Street<br />
• Seam allowances are included in<br />
<br />
the cutting sizes given.<br />
• Refer to arrows on diagrams for<br />
pressing direction. If no direction is<br />
specified, press seam toward darker<br />
fabric and/or in the direction that<br />
will create the least bulk.<br />
Hourglass Blocks<br />
Makes 12 blocks<br />
Cutting<br />
From ASSORTED PRINTS:<br />
• Cut 2, 9-1/4-inch squares from<br />
each fabric. Cut squares diagonally<br />
into quarters for a total of 48 triangles.<br />
Piecing<br />
Step 1 With right sides together, layer triangles<br />
together in a random fashion in pairs to make 24<br />
triangle sets. Stitch along same bias edge of each<br />
triangle set; press.<br />
<br />
Quilt Center<br />
Note: Side/corner triangles are larger than necessary<br />
and will be trimmed before borders are added.<br />
Cutting<br />
From each GREEN PRINT:<br />
• Cut 1, 13-inch square.<br />
Cut squares diagonally into<br />
quarters for a total of 12 triangles.<br />
Assemble Quilt Center<br />
Step1 Referring to Quilt Center Diagram for placement,<br />
sew together hourglass blocks and side/corner<br />
triangles in 6 diagonal rows; Press seam allowances in<br />
alternating directions by rows so seams will fit snugly<br />
together with less bulk.<br />
<br />
Make 24 triangle units<br />
Step 2 Pin rows at block intersections and sew rows<br />
together. Press seam allowances in one direction.<br />
Step 2 In a random fashion, sew triangle units<br />
together in pairs to make hourglass blocks. At<br />
this point each hourglass block should measure<br />
8-1/2-inches square.<br />
Make 12<br />
hourglass blocks<br />
Step 3 Trim away excess fabric<br />
from side/corner triangles,<br />
taking care to allow a<br />
1/4-inch seam allowance<br />
beyond corner of each<br />
block.<br />
1/4"<br />
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