Fruits of Summer Designed by Beth Hayes Finished Quilt Size 49" x 64" Inspired by the reds and oranges of sweet guavas and papayas, our "Fruits of Summer" lap quilt will bring a bit of the tropics into your decor. A cheerful peach plaid adds focus to the quilt, while colorful stripes and prints give it visual interest. Number of Blocks and Finished Size ... 18 Chain Blocks 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 17 Double Triangle Blocks 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric Requirements ... White print .....................1 5/8 yds. Teal print ........................3/8 yd. Peach plaid ......(border & binding) ......1 3/4 yds. Dark peach print................3/8 yd. Yellow print.....................1/2 yd. Yellow stripe....................1/2 yd. Backing............................3 yds. Batting...........................Twin size Other Materials ... Sewing thread Monofilament thread (for machine-quilting) Quilting thread ( for hand-quilting) Planning... Dark fabrics in the Chain Blocks that run diagonally across the quilt should be of equal intensity to achieve a balanced appearance. Cutting the Fabric White print... 4 strips 2" x WOF (width of fabric) 2 strips 5" x WOF 34 squares 4 5/8" x 4 5/8", cut in half diagonally to make half-square triangles 36 rectangles 2" x 5" Teal print... 4 strips 2" x WOF Peach plaid ... 4 strips (binding) 5" x 58", cut on lengthwise grain 17 squares 4 5/8" x 4 5/8", cut in half diagonally to make half-square triangles Dark peach print ... 4 strips 2" x WOF Yellow stripe ... 2 strips 2" x 55", pieced from 3 WOF strips 3 strips 2" x WOF Yellow print ... 17 squares 4 5/8" x 4 5/8", cut in half diagonally to make half-square triangles Quilt Top Assembly Step 1 ... Referring to Diagram I, sew 2 white 2" strips and 1 yellow stripe 2" strip together, pressing seams in direction of arrows. From pieced strip cut 18 segments 2" wide. Diagram I Step 2 ... Sew 1 teal 2" strip, 1 white 2" strip, and 1 dark peach 2" strip together (see Diagram II). Make 2 pieced strips. From pieced strips cut 36 segments 2" wide. Diagram II