54-40 or Fight - Page 2 2. Align clipped end of half-rectangle with 'straight grain' edge of triangle, right sides together. Referring to Diagram II, sew red half-rectangles and cream triangle together. 3. Referring to Diagram III, assemble blocks. QUILT TOP ASSEMBLY 4. 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 4 diagonal rows using blocks, cream 19 1/4" quarter-square triangles, and cream 10 1/4" half-square triangles. Trim quilt edges even. 5. Sew red stripe 1 1/2" x 54" to sides of quilt top; trim even with top and bottom. Sew remaining red stripe strips to top / bottom; trim even with sides. Stitch cream 2" x 56" strips to sides; trim even with top /bottom. Stitch remaining cream strips to top / bottom; trim even with sides. Stitch blue print 2" x 62" strips to sides; trim even with top /bottom. Stitch remaining blue print strips to top / bottom; trim even with sides. 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