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Old 04-09-2012, 03:27 PM
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CeeBee
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The Greek Cross block CAN be paper pieced, with 4 segments, which would split the green points in half and the center gold on-point square into 4 parts. If you want to draft the "quarter segment" (for an 8" finished block) just draw a 4" square, and in the upper left mark a dot at 1-1/2" from the corner in both directions (to the right and down) and then draw a (diagonal) line connecting the two dots. From the bottom right corner mark a dot 2-1/2" from the corner in both directions (to the left and up) and then draw a (diagonal) line connecting the dots. Now draw 2 more diagonal lines to connect the dots in the other directions to form the "petals". Add 1/4" seam allowances around the 4" box for your pattern...Make FOUR segments for each "Greek Cross" and join for an 8" finished block. For the outside edges with the background and long triangle, draw a box 4" x 8". On one long 8" side put a dot at 2-1/2" down and 2-1/2" up, so there is a 3" area in the center. Now put a dot at the center of the other side (at 4") connect the dots for the elongated triangle. (then add 1/4" seam allowances around the box for 4-1/2" x 8-1/2" UNfinished pattern).
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