Number of Blocks and
Finished Size 20 Poppy Blocks 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Fabric Requirements
Navy floral (block corners, sashing posts, outer border)
1 7/8 yds.
Beige stripe (block background)
1 5/8 yds.
Assorted green prints (stems, leaves)
3/4 yd. total
Navy small print (star background)
5/8 yd.
Red/navy print (stars)
5/8 yd.
2 assorted tan prints (star centers)
1/8 yd. each
Beige texture (sashing)
3/4 yd.
Red small print (inner border, binding)
xxx
1 yd.
Backing (piece widthwise)
3 3/4 yds.
Batting
Twin size
Paper-backed fusible web
4 yds.
Sewing thread
Machine quilting thread
Plan
Kathie's quilt features fabrics from P & B's Old Blooms collection, designed by Pat Sloan. Kathie selected a beige stripe for the block background fabric. While the stripe adds interest and movement to the quilt top when the blocks are rotated, the appliqué placement is uncomplicated, with just a single block placement (Diagram II). We call for assorted green prints for the stems and leaves. Kathie used three different greens in different quantities, but she did use a matching set within each block. We instruct you to cut an equal number of circles for the star centers from each of two tan prints. Use more of your favorite tan, if you prefer.
Our instructions lead you to prepare the block corners before adding the fused poppies. This method enables you to better center the fused design.
Cutting the Fabric Download Template Diagrams (PDF File) Navy floral
... *4 strips 6" x 62", cut on length-wise grain
... 80 squares 3" x 3"
... 12 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" Beige stripe
... 20 squares 10" x 10" Assorted green prints—cut 20 matching sets of:
... 1 Template A
... 2 Template B
Navy small print
... 20 Template C
Red/navy print
... 20 Template D 2 assorted tan prints—cut from each:
... 10 Template E Beige texture
31 strips 2 1/2" x 10" Red small print
2 strips 1 1/2" x 60", pieced from 3 width of fabric (WOF) strips
2 strips 1 1/2" x 50", pieced from 3 WOF strips
*Cut first
Sew
Step 1. Draw diagonal line on wrong side of navy floral 3" square with marking tool of your choice. Referring to Diagram I, place navy square on corner of beige stripe 10" square, right sides together, aligning raw edges. Stitch on drawn line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Press open. Repeat process on remaining corners to make pieced background square. Make 20. Step 2. Trace Templates A-E on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut apart, leaving small margin beyond drawn lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse to wrong side of appropriate fabrics; cut apart on drawn lines. Step 3. Finger-press pieced background square in half twice diagonally; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Diagram II, position template fabrics in alphabetical order. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. Appliqué edges by hand or machine using buttonhole stitch (Diagram III). Make 20 Poppy Blocks.
