Citrus Patchwork Quilt

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1.75yd Light Check Fabric (A)
• 1.5yd Dark Check Fabric (B)
• 1/4yd Light Peach Print Fabric (C)
• 3/4yd Peach Print Fabric (D)
• 1/3yd Light Green Fabric (E)
• 1/3 yd Medium Green Fabric (F)
• 3/8yd Dark Green Fabric (G)
• 1/2yd Light Peach Fabric (H)
• 1/2yd Peach Fabric (I)
• 1/2yd Dark Peach Fabric (J)
• 1yd Leaves Fabric (K)
• 7/8yd Butterfly Fabric (L)
• 5/5yd Backing Fabric
• Twin Size Quilt Batting
• 3/4yd fabric for binding
• 1/2yd Steam-a-Seam 2 Adhesive Backing
• Rotary Cutter, Mat & Ruler
• Iron & Pressing Surface
• Sewing machine
• Optional: Tracing Paper & Template Plastic

DIRECTIONS:

1. Read all instructions before cutting and sewing. Press fabric.
2. Sew with 1/4" seams. WOF = width of fabric.
3. From (A) cut 2 - 3" x WOF strips. Sub cut into 3 - 3" x 3" squares, 2 - 3" x 8" rectangles, one 3" x 5 1/2" rectangle, one 3" x 23" rectangle. Set aside to use for outside border.
4. Cut one each of the following: 3" x 13", 8" x 5.5", 8" x 28", 8" x 20.5", 15.5" x 18", and 10.5" x 30.5".
5. Save remaining fabric (A) for circular blocks.
6. From (B) cut a 3" x 18" strip. Set aside for outside border.
7. Cut one each of the following: 8" x 30.5", 10.5" x 15.5", 10.5" x 38", and a 15.5" x 15.5" square.
8. Save remaining fabric (B) for circular blocks.
9. From (C) cut 2 strips 3" x WOF. From those cut pieces measuring 3" x 23", 3" x 40.5" and 3" x 10.5". Set aside for outside border.
10. Set (D) aside for circular blocks.
11. From (E) cut a strip 3" x WOF. From this cut 3" x 3", 3" x 28", and 3" x 8" pieces. Set aside for outside border. Cut an 8" x 38" piece for quilt.
12. From (F) cut 3" x 23" piece setting aside for border. Using leaf templates cut one each of leaf #1 and leaf #3 after applying Steam-a-Seam to fabric.
13. From (G) cut 3" x 30.5", 3" x 15.5", and 3" x 5.5" pieces. Set aside for border. Using leaf template #2 cut out leaf shape after applying Steam-a-Seam to fabric.
14. From (H) cut 2 - 3" x 3" pieces and 1 - 3" x 8" piece. Set aside for border. Save remaining fabric (H) for circular blocks.
15. From (I) cut 3" x 3" and 3" x 10 1/2" pieces. Set aside for border. Save remaining fabric (I) for circular blocks.
16. From (J) cut 3 - 3" x 3" pieces. Set rest of fabric for circular blocks.
17. From (K) cut a 3" x 28" piece and set aside for border. Cut 3" x 13" and 25 1/2" x 28" pieces for quilt. Save remainder of fabric (K) for circular blocks.
18. From (L) cut 8" x 5 1/2", 23" x 28", and 8" x 28" pieces for quilt.
19. For circular blocks refer to templates and match fabric to Diagram 1 before cutting. Stitch curves slowly and use a lot of pins. Press as you sew. Stitch blocks together to form circles.
20. Follow Diagram 1 and sew sections together to form quilt. When finished place and press leaves to quilt as shown in Diagram 3. Applique leaves onto quilt.
21. Follow Diagram 2 and sew border pieces together into four strips. Follow diagram 3 for placement around quilt.
22. Prepare and press backing fabric. Layer backing, batting and quilt top. Pin or baste and quilt as desired.
23. Prepare and sew on binding.
24. Quilt finishes at 70" x 90".