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Country Spirit
Designed by Karen Dever
Machine Quilted by Mary Nelson
Rail fence blocks joined with
stars create a wonderful way to exhibit your patriotism.
Finished Quilt Size
54 1/2" x 69 1/2"
Number of Blocks and
Finished Size
12 Double Rail Blocks 12" x 12"
Planning
Be sure to preshrink flannel fabric before using.
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Fabric Requirements
... Assorted light, medium and dark
flannel prints (blocks) 2 yds. total
...Red flannel solid (stars) 3/4 yd.
... Beige flannel solid (sashing, border) 1 7/8 yds.
... Red flannel print (binding) 3/4 yd.
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... Backing (piece widthwise) 3 1/2 yds.
... Batting Twin size
Other Materials
Sewing thread
Machine quilting thread
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Cutting the Fabric
Assorted light, medium and dark flannel prints—cut
48 sets of:
... 4 matching strips 2" x 6 1/2"
Red flannel solid
... 160 squares 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
... 20 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Beige flannel solid
... 45 strips 3 1/2" x 12 1/2"
... 22 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Step 1. Referring to Diagram
I, arrange and sew together 4 assorted flannel 2" x 6 1/2"
strips to make rail unit. Make 24 matching sets of 2. Stitch together
2 matching sets of 2 rail units to make Double Rail Block. Make 12 total.
Diagram I
Step 2. Draw diagonal line
on wrong side of red flannel 1 3/4" square with marking tool of
your choice. Place 2 red squares on corners of 3 1/2" x 12 1/2"
beige flannel rectangle, wrong sides together, aligning lower edges
as shown in Diagram II. Stitch on drawn line. Trim and discard excess
fabric; press open. Repeat process on top half of beige rectangle to
make pieced rectangle. Make 31. In same manner, sew 2 red flannel 1
3/4" squares to corners of beige flannel 3 1/2" squares; make
18.
