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Turnstile Block

Block of the Month - 10 1/2" block

This turnstile block is made using only two colors. If you want to make it an Amish block substitute the following colors:

Background: black

Amish color: plain fabric not patterned in purple, pink, mauve or blue

Cut in black 1 x square 5 3/4"

Then cut it diagonally twice to make 4 quarter-square triangles, these are "B"

Cut in black 2 x 5 3/8" squares

Then cut once diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles, these are "A"

Cut in color 1 x 5 3/4 square

Then cut twice diagonally to make 4 quarter-square triangles, these are "B"

Use 1/4" seam to join block, refer to diagram fir stitching sequence

Press light fabric seams towards the dark fabric and cut off 'dog ears'


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