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Chinese Coin
Cutting Instructions
Background
... Piece 1A - Cut 4 strips 2" x 9 1/2"
Purple
... Piece 2B - Cut 4 squares 2" x 2"
... Piece 2C - Cut 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
... Piece 2D - Cut 1 strip 2" x 18" (extra allowed for
squaring)
Red
... Piece 3C - Cut 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
... Piece 3D - Cut 1 strip 2" x 18" (extra allowed for
squaring)
... Piece 3E - Cut 1 square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
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Block Size: 12" Finished
Beginner Level |
Piecing the block
Four-patch Unit
Referring to Diagram I, sew purple 2" x 18" strip
to red 2" x 18" strip. Cut 8 segments 2" x 3 1/2".
Stitch
together 2 segments to make four-patch unit). Make 4.
Diagram I
Pieced-square Unit
On wrong side of Piece 2C purple squares,
draw diagonal line with the marking tool of your choice. Layer square
with Piece 3C red square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on
each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make
pieced squares (Diagram II). Make 4.
Diagram II
Assembling Block
Using Assembly Diagram
as a guide, sew pieces and units together to make rows. Sew rows together
to make Chinese Coin block.
Assembly Diagram
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