Step 5. Frequently used
shapes are half-square and quarter-square triangles. A square cut once
diagonally makes 2 half-square triangles: a square cut twice diagonally
makes 4 quarter-square triangles.
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Step 5 |
Step 6. Strip-piecing refers
to rotary cut strips of specified widths being sewn together on long
edges to make strip-pieced units.
Step 7. When creating strip-pieced
patchwork, it is wise to press seam allowances in opposite directions
so that long units can be layered for cutting quickly and will later
be easy to sew. In the photo, seam allowances were pressed toward the
light floral fabric on both strips.
Step 8. Strip-pieced units
are cut apart, segments positioned to make patchwork, and sewn together.
