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Patriotic-themed Patterns

Stars & Stripes Forever
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Approximate Quilt Size
37" x 51"

Number of Blocks and Finished Size
35 Log Cabin Blocks - 5" x 5"

Fabric Requirements
Red ... 1 1/4 yards
Cream ... 1 1/4 yards
Blue print ... 1 yard (stars & binding)

Backing ... 1 5/8 yards
Batting ... Twin Size


Cutting Instructions
Red

From 25 strips 1 1/2" x *WOF, sub cut the following:
... A - 35 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
... B - 35 logs 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... C - 35 logs 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
... D - 35 logs 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"
... E - 99 logs 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Cream
From 25 strips 1 1/2" x *WOF, sub cut the following:
... A - 35 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

... B - 35 logs 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... C - 35 logs 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
... D - 35 logs 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"
... E - 100 logs 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Blue print
From 13 strips 1 1/2" x *WOF, sub cut the following:
... A - 328 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
From 3 strips 2 1/2" x *WOF, sub cut the following:
... F - 48 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

*WOF - width of fabric

Piecing the Blocks
  1.
Following piecing sequence illustrated in Diagram I-A and Diagram I-B, make Log Cabin blocks. Tip: Always press seam allowance toward last log added.

Diagrams I-A & I-B

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