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patterns & assembly The Gidget & Cricket patterns each have 8 sections and Pepper has 6 sections. Specifi c assembly instructions for piecing the sections are included on each pattern, but some general directions apply to all the patterns:

The pattern sections have a 1/4” seam allowance built in that is indicated by the outermost dashed line. Trim your paper pattern pieces outside of this dashed line. Foundation paper piece each section and trim to the dashed line. Because these patterns are small, precision is key to ensuring your sections line up. Be careful and accurate when trimming your sections. Sew on the outer solid line when piecing sections and always check your alignment before stitching.

After piecing two sections together, remove your paper from the sewn seam allowance only and press your seams open and as fl at as possible. This helps to reduce bulk and keep your overall size accurate. Repeat these steps each time you piece two sections.

Once all your sections are pieced, your block should measure 5.5” and is ready to be used as a 5” fi nished block. If you’d like to use your block as a 4.5” fi nished square, you can trim your block to the outer solid line, which should measure 5”. Be sure to check this measurement before trimming as minor size changes can occur when piecing.

If the solid line on your paper pattern does not measure 5”, trim your block from the front using the center of the body and the seam between top and bottom halves as guides. This seam falls slightly above center, 2.375” down from the top when the block is trimmed to 5”.

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These little paper pieced blocks measure 5.5” after piecing and can be used as a 5” fi nished square or trimmed to 5” for a 4.5” fi nished square, making them perfect for mixing with 5” charms.

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CRICKET

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CRICKET

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CRICKET {butterfly charm block}Piece section A to section B, then add section C onto this unit. Set aside.

Piece D(1) to D(2) then piece this unit to section E. Piece F(1) to F(2) then piece this unit to section E. Piece the top and bottom halves together.

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gIdgET {butterfly charm block}Piece A(1) to A(2) then piece this unit to section B. Piece C(1) to C(2) then piece this unit to section B. Set aside.

Piece section D to section E, then add section F onto this unit. Piece the top and bottom halves together.

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DPEPPER

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PEPPER {butterfly charm block}Piece section A to section B, then add section C onto this unit. Set aside.

Piece section D to section E, then add section F onto this unit. Piece the top and bottom halves together.

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TERMS OF USEThis pattern is for personal use and may not be copied or distributed. You may sell handmade items made from this pattern under these conditions: • Credit for the pattern must be given as ‘lillyella stitchery’ • Item must be sewn by you on a small scale only • No mass production of any sort is allowed.

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