Quilt by Laura Blanchard
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Quilt Size: appr oximately 58¾ " x 70¾
Machine quilting by A Needle Runs Through It
Fabrics from the Misty fabric collection (Style #4299) by Red Rooster Fabrics.
Fabric Requirements:
A. Pattern #23567 – MUL1...................13/4 yards B. Pattern #23568 – BEI1........................ 1/3 yard C. Pattern #23569 – MUL1...................... 1/3 yard D. Pattern #23570 – BEI1........................ 1/2 yard E. Pattern #23570 – GRY1....................... 1/2 yard F. Pattern #23573 – DKCHA1................ 1/2 yard G. Pattern #23573 – TEA1....................11/2 yards H. Pattern #23574 – GRY1....................... 1/3 yard I. Pattern #23575 – BEI1........................ 1/3 yard J. Pattern #23575 – LTBLU1................... 1/2 yard Backing.................................................. 33/4 yards Batting................................................... 67" x 79"
Piecing instructions: Sew strips together as shown in Figure 1. Press toward F and G (3½" strips) throughout. Crosscut the number of units listed for each group of strip sets (Figure 2). Referring to the quilt photo, arrange units on a design wall as each group is cut. Place the 3½" B, D, F, G, H, I, and J squares and 3½" x 6½" D, E, H, I, and J rectangles on the design wall where needed to complete the diagonal pattern. 6½" strip 3½" strip
Figure 1
Press strip sets toward F and G (3½" strips).
Cutting Instructions:
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning. 1/4" seam allowance is included in measurements and all strips are cut across the width of the fabric unless noted otherwise. LOF = length of fabric. Label pieces and keep together until ready to sew. These instructions are based on unwashed fabrics.
A. Pattern #23567 – MUL1 (large floral): 1. Cut four 6" x LOF strips for outer border. B. Pattern #23568 – BEI1 (vines): 1. Cut one 61/2" strip. 2. Cut one 31/2" square. C. Pattern #23569 – MUL1 (stripe): 1. Cut five 11/2" strips for Border 1. D. Pattern #23570 – BEI1 (paisley): 1. Cut two 61/2" strips. 2. Cut two 31/2" squares and one 31/2" x 61/2" rectangle. E. Pattern #23570 – GRY1 (paisley): 1. Cut two 61/2" strips. Cut one strip in half on the fold. From one strip half, crosscut one 31/2" x 61/2" rectangle. F. Pattern #23573 – DKCHA1 (texture): 1. Cut four 31/2" strips. Cut one strip in half on the fold. From one strip half, crosscut six 31/2" squares. G. Pattern #23573 – TEA1 (texture): 1. Cut six 31/2" strips. Cut one strip in half on the fold. From one strip half, crosscut five 31/2" squares. 2. Cut six 2" strips for Border #2. 3. Cut seven 21/4" strips for binding. H. Pattern #23574 – GRY1 (dots): 1. Cut one 61/2" strip. Cut strip in half on fold. 2. Cut two 31/2" squares and one 31/2" x 61/2" rectangle. I. Pattern #23575 – BEI1 (tossed flowers): 1. Cut one 61/2" strip. 2. Cut one 31/2" square and one 31/2" x 61/2" rectangle. J. Pattern #23575 – LTBLU1 (tossed flowers): 1. Cut two 61/2" strips. Cut one strip in half on the fold. From one strip half, crosscut two 31/2" squares and two 31/2" x 61/2" rectangles.
Figure 2
Crosscut number of 3½" units indicated for each strip set.
3½"
1. Sew a 61/2" J strip to a 31/2" G strip. Press toward G. Sew a half J strip to a half G strip to make a second strip set. Crosscut sixteen 31/2" J/G units. 2. Sew a 61/2" E strip to a 31/2" F strip. Press toward F. Sew a half E strip to a half F strip to make a second strip set. Crosscut thirteen 31/2" E/F units. 3. Sew a 61/2" I strip to a 31/2" G strip. Press toward G. Make one I/G strip set. Crosscut ten 31/2" I/G units. 4. Sew a 61/2" D strip to a 31/2" G strip. Press toward G. Make one D/G strip set. Crosscut seven 31/2" D/G units. 5. Sew one 61/2" H strip half to a 31/2" F strip half. Press toward F. Make one short H/F strip set. Crosscut four 31/2" H/F units. 6. Sew a 61/2" B strip to a 31/2" G strip. Press toward G. Make one B/G strip set. Crosscut eleven 31/2" B/G units. 7. Sew a 61/2" D strip to a 31/2" F strip. Press toward F. Make one D/F strip set. Crosscut eight 31/2" D/F units. 8. Sew a 61/2" H strip half to a 31/2" G strip half. Press toward G. Make one short H/G strip set. Crosscut five 31/2" H/G units.
Assembly: 1. Once all of the units, squares and rectangles have been arranged on a design wall, sew together into vertical rows. Press toward F and G throughout.
2. Pin vertical rows together and sew. Press seams to one side. Square up edges if needed.
Borders: 1. Border #1: a. Sew the five 11/2" C strips together end to end. Press seams open. b. Cut two lengths equal to the length of quilt. Sew to sides of quilt. Press toward strips. c. Cut two lengths equal to the width of quilt. Sew to top and bottom of quilt. Press toward strips. 2. Border #2: a. Follow directions for Border #1 to sew the six 2" G strips to the quilt. 3. Border #3: a. Follow steps b. and c. for Border #1 to sew the four 6" A strips to the quilt.
Finishing: 1. Prepare backing with a horizontal seam to measure 67" x 79". Press seams open. 2. Layer quilt top, batting and backing. Baste layers together. 3. Quilt as desired. 4. Trim layers even with quilt top. 5. Sew binding strips together with diagonal seams. Press seams open. Sew binding to quilt using your favorite method. 6. Make a label and sew to the back of quilt.
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