SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 3/8 yd each of 12 coordinating cotton prints
- 1/2 yd fabric for quilt binding
- 4 yds of coordinating fabric for backing
- Twin size quilt batting
- Template plastic
- Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat
- Basic sewing supplies
- Iron and pressing surface
- Sewing machine
DIRECTIONS:
48" x 60" Quilt- Read all instructions before starting.
- Sew with accurate 1/4" seams throughout.
- Trace templates A, B, and C on template plastic and cut shapes.
- Cut 6 to 7 - 6 1/2" squares and 6 to 7 - 5 1/2" squares from each of the 12 fabrics.
- From the 6 1/2" squares use template A to cut 80 assorted pieces.
- Cut 80 pieces from the 5 1/2" squares using template B.
- From the quarter circle scraps left from cutting template A, cut 40 pieces using template C or you can cut them from 3 3/4" squares.
- Pin piece A on top of B right sides together at curved corners. Ease and sew curved edge with a 1/4" seam.
- Choose 40 from the 80 sewn pieces and add C as shown in Layout diagram.
- Lay C on top at bottom corner per layout, then pin and applique with a satin stitch. Flip piece over and trim 1/4" from stitching.
- After you have decided the placement of your pieces, press them in alternating directions so they nest easily. Sew pieces together to form a block, referring to layout. Sew 4 blocks together to make rows.
- Sew the 6 rows together.
- Sandwich backing, batting and quilt top. Quilt as desired.
- Trim and bind your quilt.
JOANN Hacks:
- When sewing A and B together, place a pin at center, at each corner, and between center and corner. With just 5 pins you can easily ease the curve and sew a perfect 1/4" seam.