Grow Quilt

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
1/4 yd each of 4 various fabrics
1/3 yd each of 3 various fabrics
3/8 yd each of 2 fabrics
3 yds fabric for backing
1/2 yd fabric for binding
54"x 54" batting
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Basic sewing supplies
Iron and pressing surface
Sewing machine


DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

Finished quilt measures 42"x 45" Quilt

Read all instructions before cutting and sewing. Use accurate 1/4" seams throughout.
Press fabric and label as follows: 
1/4 yd pieces as A, F, G, and I
1/3 yd pieces as B, D, and H 
3/8 yd pieces as C and E.

Cut the number strips listed below for each color of fabric. Each strip should be cut at 3 1/2" x WOF (width of fabric). 
From A cut 2 strips. 
From B cut 3 strips. 
From C cut 2 strips. 
From D cut 2 strips. 
From E cut 2 strips. 
From F cut 2 strips. 
From G cut 2 strips. 
From H cut 3 strips. 
From I cut 2 strips. 

Subcut each longer strip into individual pieces. Follow the cutting guide below for lengths. Label each piece with the piece number as you go. The number corresponds with the quilt chart and the order in which the strips are assembled. 
From A cut #1 @ 6 1/2", #20 @ 33 1/2", #22 @ 36 1/2".
From B cut #2 @ 6 1/2", #16 @ 27 1/2", #23 @ 36 1/2", #24 @ 36 1/2"
From C cut #3 @ 6 1/2", #6 @ 12 1/2", #9 @ 18 1/2", #17 @ 27 1/2".
From D cut #4 @ 9 1/2", #14 @ 24 1/2", #26 @ 42 1/2".
From E cut #5 @ 9 1/2", #8 @ 12 1/2", #18 @ 24 1/2".
From F cut #7 @ 12 1/2", #13 @ 21 1/2", #18 @ 30 1/2".
From G cut #10 @ 18 1/2", #12 @ 21 1/2".
From H cut #11 @ 18 1/2", #19 @ 30 1/2",#25 @ 39 1/2".
From I cut #21 @ 33 1/2", #27 @ 45 1/2".

Follow Chart and Layout for piece placement. Start sewing piece 1 to 2, then add piece 3 etc. Trim threads and press seams as you go.
Sandwich backing, batting and quilt top. Quilt by stitching in the ditch or as desired. Trim.
From binding fabric cut 6 strips 2 1/2" wide X width of fabric (about 44”). Join strips and press in half. Align the raw edge of the binding with the edge of the quilt on the right side. Sew binding to the quilt using 1/2" seam allowance, joining or overlapping binding where the ends meet. Fold binding to the back and hand or machine stitch into place.