From McCall's Quick Quilts July 2006

Born in the USA Designed by Maria Umhey Finished Quilt Size 57 1/2" x 57 1/2" Note: Click here to download template diagrams in PDF format. Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web. Number of Blocks and Finished Size 1 Appliquéd Block 12" x 12"

Shopping List:
Blue/black dot (appliqué) 1 fat quarter*
Red/black dot (appliqué) 1 fat quarter*
Cream texture (appliqué background, pieced border) 5/8 yd.
Assorted red prints and textures (pieced star) 3/4-1 yd. total
Assorted medium/dark blue prints and textures (background, pieced border) 1 3/4-2 yds. total
Blue-on-blue print (border) 1 3/4 yds.**
Red/black print (binding) 5/8 yd.**
Paper-backed fusible web 1/2 yd.
Backing 3 3/4 yds.
Batting Twin size
*A fat quarter is an 18" x 20-22" cut of fabric or a true quarter of a yard. See Plan.
**See Plan.

Plan
Maria cut some of her red and blue squares from the appliqué, border, and binding fabrics, giving her quilt a cohesive look. You will have sufficient fabric to do the same, if you wish. Be sure to cut appliqué shapes and border and binding strips first, then cut 3 1/2" and 3 7/8" squares from remaining fabric, as desired.

Cut
Note: Cutting instructions for the appliqué shapes are given on templates.
Cream texture
*1 square 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"
28 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Assorted red prints and textures—cut a total of:
44 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
12 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Assorted medium/dark blue prints and textures—cut a total of:
116 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
40 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Blue-on-blue print
4 strips 5" x 62", cut on lengthwise grain
*Cut first.

Sew
Step 1. Trace letter and star templates 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 2. Finger-press cream 12 1/2" square in half on both length and width; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Diagram I-A and photo, position template fabrics. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place.