I Love America - Page 2 QUILT TOP ASSEMBLY 3. Note: The setting triangles on all edges and corners are cut oversized to allow trimming quilt edges even after assembly.    Referring to Assembly Diagram, arrange and sew 6 diagonal rows using blocks, cream 14 1/2" quarter-square triangles, and cream 7 3/4" half-square triangles. Trim quilt edges even. 4. Sew red #1 1 1/2" x WOF to sides of quilt top; trim even with top and bottom. Sew remaining red #1 strips to top / bottom; trim even with sides. Stitch blue print 4 1/2" x 63" strips to sides; trim even with top /bottom. Stitch remaining blue print strips to top / bottom; trim even with sides. Assembly Diagram 5. Using appliqué method of your choice (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions), center hearts over seam lines in alternating pieced-blocks and appliqué in place. Heart Template - PDF format QUILTING AND FINISHING 6. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice. Quilt as desired. Bind quilt with blue print fabric (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions). Return to Patriotic Patterns Index