#handsewpatchwork Block 12: Card Trick

How I love this week's block! It's not tricky at all for sewing (no curves or appliqué, only end-to-end stitches) and I had fun piecing them like a tangram or jigsaw!





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Download Template 12 Card Trick





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Cut the templates out. It's very easy. For each coloured fabric, cut two big triangles and two small triangles. For background fabric, cut four big triangles and four small triangles.





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And here's the fun part! Rearrange the templates according to diagram and if it's ok to leave them untouched, please do so as not to confuse yourself during sewing.





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There are three groups (upper, middle and lower) and three parts in each group to sew. I chose the middle group to start sewing. Sew the four coloured triangles first. When joining, make sure the seams are in opposite direction to reduce bulk at the centre.





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Then sew the two parts at the sides. Join the two small triangles first followed by the big triangle. Press seam towards darker fabric.





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Now sew the parts in upper and lower group in the same way.





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When all parts are ready, sew the together in their groups.





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Lastly, sew the three groups together!





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This is how I pressed the seams.





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And here you go! an easy but interesting card trick patchwork block!



^^For cross referencing if you have the book, this patchwork block is at page 37.



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