| Fabric Requirements |
Cut It! |
Assorted prints 6 yds. total
Rose print (binding) 3/4 yd.
Backing (piece lengthwise) 5 yds.
Batting Double size
Other Materials
...Sewing thread
...Machine quilting thread, monofilament
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Assorted prints cut a total of:
... 224 squares 3" x 3"
cut 56 matching sets of:
... 2 rectangles 3" x 5 1/2"
... 2 strips 3" x 10 1/2" |
Planning
To create a sense of unity in her scrappy quilt, Jean selected only bright, generally mid-toned pastels of both 30s reproduction prints and a range of complementary recent prints. Jean recommends selecting from any one style of prints and sticking within a restricted range of tones to ensure a successful scrappy effect.
Layout and Assembly Tips from the Designer
• Pin blocks to a design wall (such as a blanket hung on a wall). Arrange and rearrange blocks until you're happy with the layout.
• To avoid having to match seams when sewing blocks together, rotate blocks so long strips of one block will abut short strips of neighboring block (see Assembly Diagram below). |
Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, stitch together 4 assorted print 3" squares to make 4-patch. Make 56 total.
Step 2. Sew matching pair of 3" x 5 1/2" rectangles to opposite sides of 4-patch (Diagram II). Add matching pair of 3" x 10 1/2" strips to make Four-patch in a Square Block. Make 56 total.
Step 3. Referring to Assembly Diagram, arrange and stitch 8 rows of 7 blocks each. Sew rows together.
Step 4. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice. Using monofilament thread, Jean machine quilted in a large meandering pattern. Bind quilt with rose print fabric (see Quiltmaking Fundamentals).
