7. Sew one unit from step 5 to two of Unit C matching background fabrics. Make six, one of each combination.
Make 12 (two of each combination)
8. Sew one unit from step 6 between two matching units from step 7 as shown. Press. Make six blocks, one of each combination. Block measures @%2” square.
3. Measure quilt through center from top to bottom, including borders just added. Cut two !2”-wide Fabric T strips to that measurement. Sew to sides of quilt and press.
4. Referring to steps 2 and 3 to join, measure, trim, and sew %2”-wide Fabric A strips to top, bottom, and sides of quilt. Press. 5. Cut backing fabric into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one *)” x (%” approximate backing piece. Press and trim backing to measure &!” x (%”. 6. Referring to General Instructions (pages 146–147) layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Bind quilt as desired.
Making the Lap Quilt
Note: Block 3 uses Fabric B instead of Fabric A for the background.
Make 6 (one of each combination) Block measures @%2” square
9. Remove paper from wrong side of blocks.
Assembling the Quilt
1. Referring to layout arrange and sew three rows with two blocks each. Press seams in opposite directions from row to row. Sew rows together and press.
2. Sew !2” x $@” Fabric T strips end-to-end to make one continuous !2”-wide Fabric T strip. Press. Measure quilt from side to side. Cut two !2”-wide strips to this measurement. Sew to top, and bottom of quilt. Press seams toward border.
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1. Refer to Making the Blocks steps 1-9 to construct four blocks using assorted fabrics. Sew two rows with two blocks each. Press seams in opposite directions. Press. Sew rows together. Press. 2. Refer to Assembling the Quilt steps 2-4 to join, measure, trim and sew !2”-wide Fabric T strips and %2”-wide Fabric A strips to lap quilt. 3. Cut backing fabric into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one 72” x 80” approximate backing piece. Press and trim backing to measures 72” x 72”.
4. Layer and baste backing, batting and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Bind quilt as desired.