BRACTS QUILT PROJECT
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BRACTS QUILT
SIZE: 56 ½" x 76 ½"
DESIGNER: Michelle Engel
WRITTEN BY: Amy Lollis
TECHNICAL EDITOR: Linda Spiridon
QUILT FACE MATERIALS INFO & MATERIALS
This project uses 9 different prints
Note: All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies. Please read ins tructions carefully before starting the construction of this quilt. If desired, wash and iron your fabrics before starting to cut.
Cutting dimensions include ¼ " seam allowances.
228729
¼ yd needed
See chart below for fabric quantities 2½ yd background fabric ½ yd binding 4 ¾ yd backing yd needed 1/3
¼ yd needed
¼ yd needed
2½ yd needed
CUTTING DIRECTIONS
FABRIC A : (3) 4 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (24) 4 ¼ “ squares, (3) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (48)
2 ½ “ squares
FABRIC B : (3) 4 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (24) 4 ½ “ squares, (3) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (48)
2 ½ “ squares
FABRIC C : (2) 4 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (17) 4 ½ “ squares, (2) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (34)
2 ½ “ squares
FABRIC D : (2) 4 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (17) 4 ½ “ squares, (2) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (34)
2 ½ “ squares
FABRIC E : (3) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (24) 2 ½ “ x 4 ½ ” strips
FABRIC F : (3) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (24) 2 ½ “ x 4 ½ ” strips
FABRIC G : (2) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (17) 2 ½ “ x 4 ½ ” strips
FABRIC H : (2) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (17) 2 ½ “ x 4 ½ ” strips
FABRIC I : (2) 4 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (18) 4 ½ ” squares
BACKGROUND : Cut (8) 6 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (48) 6 ½ ” squares. Cut (2) 4 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (17) 4 ½ ”sqaures. Cut (11) 2 ½ ” x WOF strips, subcut (164) 2 ½ ”squares.
I A G R A M S
BLOCK ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS
1. On the back of (48) BACKGROUND 2 ½ ” squares, draw a diagonal line. Line up one square on the corner of each COLOR A 4 ½ ” square [fig 1]. Sew on the drawn line. Trim ¼ ” seam allowance [fig 2]. Press toward background squares [fig 3]. Repeat on opposite side [fig 4] . Repeat with all 4 ½ ” squares in COLORS A-D.
2. On the back of (48) COLOR A 2 ½ ” squares, draw a diagonal line. Line up one square on the corner of each COLOR E (24) 2 ½ “ x 4 ½ ” strip [fig 5]. Sew on the drawn line. Trim ¼ ” seam allowance [fig 6]. Press toward COLOR E squares [fig 7]. Repeat on opposite side [fig 8] . Repeat with all COLOR A 2 ½ ” squares/ COLOR E 2 ½ “ x 4 ½ ” strips
3. Repeat to make (24) COLOR B/COLOR F units, (17) COLOR C/COLOR H units, and(17) COLOR D/COLOR G units
4. Sew units from step 1 and units from step 2 into strips, mat ching the colors. Press toward blocks from step 1 [fig 9].
3. Repeat to make (24) COLOR B/COLOR F units, (17) COLOR C/COLOR G units, and(17) COLOR D/COLOR H units
4. Sew units from step 1 and units from step 2 into strips, mat ching the colors. Press toward blocks from step 1 [fig 9].
QUILT TOP ASSEMBLY
5. Layout pieced blocks in rows referring to the QUILT LAYOUT DIAGRAM for placement.
6. Sew blocks into rows. Sew horizontal rows together, pressing seams as you go.
7. Layer the backing, batting and quilt top. Baste, quilt and bind.
