A collection of 6 fabrics that will remind you of memories through your January, 2008. Design Note: You can use special scraps of velvet, satin, silk, moirés, velveteen, brocade, cotton with special prints, etc.	up to 6" x 3½"
A~ Backing Fabric	6½" square
B~ Scrap Foundation Fabric	6½" square

1. Cut the fabrics A + B [Rotary Cutting~ #F].

2. Trace the pattern onto the foundation fabric, including the lines and numbers. You will not be removing this fabric when you are finished.

Tip: Holding it up to a window works well.

3. Sew the fabrics [Paper Piecing] in numerical order, on the back side of the foundation fabric. Make sure the fabrics go over the edges of the hexagon (Diagram #1). Trim as directed.

Diagram #1

Request the free January Stitch Guide and Template here

4. Place the Foundation Pieced Crazy Patch Hexagon right side down on the backing fabric. Sew along the sewing lines [Machine Piecing] along 5 of the sides, point to point, pivoting at the corners with the presser foot up and the needle in the down position. Leave the side marked open, to turn the unit (Diagram #2).

Diagram #2

5. Trim the sides and the corners and gently turn right-side out. Press. Turn in the open end and Blindstitch it closed [Stitches~ #1].

6. Embellish each seam with ribbons or lace [Embellishments] and/or a row of decorative embroidery stitches [Decorative Stitches]. Use the Stitch Guide for ideas. Bury all of the knots between the layers.
Add more embellishments, by adding buttons, beads, charms, etc. to further decorate the block.

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