Seminole Sacred Fire

Block Pattern

semfire2.gif (3645 bytes) Read the diagram from left to right for strip sets. Read diagram from top to bottom for rows.

Colors: your choice of six fabrics.

In my example, the colors are as follows:

	Color 1: Yellow
	Color 2: Yellow Print
	Color 3: Black Print
	Color 4: Red
	Color 5: Blue
	Color 6: White

Cutting Directions for each block:

	Cut one 3-1/2" wide strip (at least 7" long) each from colors 1 and 4.
	Cut two 3-1/2" wide strips (at least 3" long) each from colors 2 and 5
	Cut four 1-1/2" wide strips (at least 7" long) from color 2
	Cut two 1-1/2" wide strips (at least 3" long) from color 3
	Cut one 1-1/2" wide strip (at least 3" long) from color 5
	Cut one 1-1/2" wide strip (at least 1-1/2" long) from color 6

(I use 1/4 yard of fabric and cut strips parallel to selvedge. For shorter strips, I use a crosswise tear. Strips are 9 or 12 inches (or longer) depending on the width and number of crosscut strips needed. After you cut a few, you can estimate so there won't be as much waste.)

Sewing Directions for each block:

Always use accurate 1/4 inch seams. Referring to diagram above,

For rows 1 and 5, sew a strip set together as follows:

3" color 1, 1-1/2" color 2, 1-1/2" color 3, 1-1/2" color 2, 3" color 4

Crosscut this into two 3-1/2" strips (rows 1 and 5 are the same strip - turn one strip over so that color 1 is in upper left and lower right).

For rows 2 and 4, sew a strip set together as follows:

3" color 2, 1-1/2" color 3, 1-1/2" color 5, 1-1/2" color 3, 3" color 2

Crosscut this into two 1-1/2" strips (rows 2 and 4 are the same strip).

For row 3, sew a strip set together as follows:

3" color 5, 1-1/2" color 2, 1-1/2" color 6, 1-1/2" color 2, 3" color 5

Crosscut (trim) to 1-1/2" (row 3 is one of a kind and can be turned either way depending on seams).

Sew together as shown, pressing seams so they alternate when you sew them together. The corners must meet exactly when sewn.
For further information, contact:
lowese@quiltchat.com

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