1. Cut Fabric A piece into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one $&” x *)” approximate Fabric A piece. Press and trim backing to measure $&” x $*”. After appliqués have been sew to center of unit piece unit will be trim to measure $%2” x $^2” (step 4). 2. Referring to Let it Shine Patterns on pages 48–51, trace patterns aligning placement lines to make whole templates. Using these templates trace all sun elements and waves on paper side of lightweight fusible web leaving 2” space between pieces. Cut approximately 4” away from trace line.
3. With fusible web paper-side up, fuse to wrong side of fabric following manufacturer’s instructions. Cut on traced line.
4. Refer to layout on pages 44 and 46, to arrange and fuse sun appliqués to $&” x $*” Fabric A piece Tip: For easy placement of sun on fabric use an appliqué pressing sheet, page 147, to make appliqué units. Finish all appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or decorative stitching as desired. Square unit to measure $%2” x $^2”.
8. Refer to layout on pages 44 and 46 and steps 1–4 instructions, to arrange, fuse, and sew waves to unit from step 4. Press. 9. Sew unit from step 4 to unit from step 8 to complete the quilt top.
Finishing the Quilt
1. Cut backing fabric piece into two equal pieces. Sew pieces together to make one %!” x *)” approximate backing piece. Press and trim backing to measure %!” x ^^”. 2. Press backing and quilt top trimming all excess threads. Refer to General Instructions (pages 146–147) for Finishing the Quilt. Layer and baste backing, batting, and quilt top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired. Refer to Binding the Quilt and bind as desired.
5. Sew #2” x $@” Fabric B strips end-to-end to make one continuous #2”-wide Fabric B (Distant Water) strip. Press. Cut one #2” x $%2” Fabric B (Distant Water) strip.
6. Referring to step % to sew $2”-wide Fabric C (Mid-Water) strip, @2”-wide Fabric D strip (Shorline Water), and %2”-wide Fabric E (Sand) strip. Press. Cut each strip to measure $%2” length.
7. Referring to layout on pages 44 and 46, arrange and sew together #2” x $%2” Fabric B strip, $2” x $%2” Fabric C strip, @2” x $%2” Fabric D strip, and %2” x $%2” Fabric E strip. Press.
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