FOLK & FLORE QUILT & CUSHION SET

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

WOF - Width of Fabric

Quilt

Cutting

Block 1 (Each block)

Fabric 1:

• Cut 1 x 6 x 6" square (A)

Fabric 2:

• Cut 2 x 2 x 6" strips (B1)
• Cut 2 x 2 x 9" strips (B2)

Fabric 3:

• Cut 2 x 2 x 9" strips (C1)
• Cut 2 x 2 x 12" strips (C2)

Block 2 (Each block)

Fabric 1:

• Cut 1 x 3 x 3" square (D)

Fabric 2:

• Cut 2 x 2 x 3" strips (E1)
• Cut 2 x 2 x 6" strips (E2)

Fabric 3:

• Cut 2 x 2 x 6" strips (F1)
• Cut 2 x 2 x 9" strips (F2)

Fabric 4:

• Cut 2 x 2 x 9" strips (G1)
• Cut 2 x 2 x 12" strips (G2)

Background Fabric

• Cut 12 x 2 x 12" sashing strips
• Cut 5 x 2 x 51" sashing strips
• Cut 2 x 2 x 54" sashing strips

Binding

Cut 6 x 2.5" strips across WOF

Method

Block 1

Step 1 - Referring to Diagram 1 and with right sides facing, sew one B1 to the top and bottom of A. Press seams to one side.

Step 2 - Referring to Diagram 1 and with right sides facing, sew one B2 to the sides of your sewn central piece. Press seams to one side.

Step 3 - Referring to Diagram 1 and with right sides facing, sew one C1 to central piece. Press seams to one side.

Step 4 - Referring to Diagram 1 and with right sides facing sew one C2 to the sides of your central piece. Press seams to one side. Block 1 is now complete. Repeat Steps 1 through to 3 for all Block 1 blocks (8 blocks in total).

Block 2

Step 1 - Referring to Diagram 2 and with right sides facing, sew one E1 to the top and bottom of D. Press seams to one side.

Step 2 - Referring to Diagram 2 and with right sides facing, sew one E2 to the sides of your sewn central piece. Press seams to one side.

Step 3 - Referring to Diagram 2 and with right sides facing, sew one F1 to the central piece. Press seams to one side.

Step 4 - Referring to Diagram 2 and with right sides facing sew one F2 to the sides of your central piece. Press seams to one side.

Step 5 - Referring to Diagram 2 and with right sides facing, sew one G1 to central piece. Press seams to one side.

Step 6 - Referring to Diagram 2 and with right sides facing sew one G2 to the sides of your central piece. Press seams to one side. Block 2 is now complete. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for all Block 2 blocks (8 blocks in total).

Joining Blocks Together

Step 1 - Following the Layout Diagram, sew a 2 x 12" sashing strip to the right side of each block. Press seams to one side.

Step 2 - Sew the left side of the blocks to the sashing strips to create 4 rows. Press all seams.

Step 3 - Following the layout diagram, sew a 2 x 51" sashing strip to the bottom of each row.

Step 4 - Sew the top of each row to the sashing strip, resulting in a complete quilt top.

Step 5 - With right sides facing, sew the remaining 2 x 51" sashing strip to the top row of the quilt top. Press seams to one side.

Step 6 - With right sides together, sew a 2 x 54" sashing strip the two sides of the quilt top. Press seams to one side. Your quilt top is now complete.

Step 7 - Lay the backing, batting and quilt top and baste together. Quilt as desired.

Step 8 - Join binding strips, fold them in half and iron. Sew binding around quilt.

Cushion

Cutting

6 Assorted Fabrics - Cut 2 x 2.5" strips across WOF of each fabric. Crosscut to yield 2.5" squares of each fabric.

Background Fabric - Cut 8 x 2.5" strips across WOF. Crosscut to yield 64 2.5" squares.

Backing Fabric - Cut 2 x 12" x 21.5" rectangles.

Method

Step 1 - With right sides facing, sew one background fabric to each of the assorted coloured fabric pieces. Press seams to one side.

Step 2 - With the right sides facing and keeping your squares in the desired order, sew each piece to the next, making sure to place a background fabric between each of the assorted coloured fabrics.

Step 3 - Following the Layout Diagram, sew your rows together. Press fabrics to one side.

Step 4 - Lay your completed cushion top on your cutting mat. Refer to the Trimming Diagram and, using your ruler, ensure a 1/4" seam allowance remains. Carefully cut along the outside row to create the square cushion shape.

Step 5 - Gather your two backing rectangles and fold 1" over on the longest side, to create a neat facing. Sew a seam to secure the folded fabric. Press with the iron.

Step 6 - Lay the cushion top right side up. Lay your two backing rectangles right sides facing the cushion top and the hemmed edges towards the centre. Match the outside edges. The two backing rectangles will overlap in the middle creating a pillow style. Pin the fabrics together, all the way around the cushion outside edge and then sew.

Step 7 - Turn your cushion outside in and place the cushion insert inside. Cushion is now complete.