Fabric 1 - Use the pieces left over from Clue 3
Fabric 5- Cut one 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangle.
Fabric 6- Cut one 2 1/2" strip width of fabric.
Fabric 7 - Cut one 2 1/2" strip width of fabric.
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| The Fourth Clue is the Birdhouse Block | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Instructions : Fabric 1 - Use the pieces left over from Clue 3 Fabric 5- Cut one 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangle. Fabric 6- Cut one 2 1/2" strip width of fabric. Fabric 7 - Cut one 2 1/2" strip width of fabric. |
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| Get out the 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangle of fabric 5. Position a 4 1/2" square of fabric 1 on the corner. Sew on the diagonal. Trim & press open. Repeat process on other end of rectangle making a flying goose. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Get out the strip of fabric 6 and of fabric 7. Alligning long edges, sew the two strips together. Press | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Square up one end of this new strip. Starting at the squared up end, cut into 2 1/2" sections. You should have 12 units | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sew three of the units together LENGTHWAYS, as the diagram shows. Repeat until you have 4 new strips all the same. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sew these strips together, alternating the colors to make a checkerboard. Press. Sew the roof onto the top of the unit. Press and square up to 8 1/2 x 16 1/2". You need to applique three 2" circles made of fabric 8 to let the birds in. You can machine or hand applique them on, your choice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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