NATURALS & PAISLEY BLENDERS QUILT

INSTRUCTIONS

Cutting

All strips are cut across the width of fabric unless otherwise stated.

• From each of Fabrics A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H cut 1 x 11½" strip, crosscut each strip into 3 x 11½" squares for a total of 24 x 11½" squares, 3 squares in each design, then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 6 half-square triangles in each design for a total of 48 half-square triangles.
• From Fabric H cut 8 x 2½" strips for binding.
• From each of Fabrics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 cut 1 x 12" strip, crosscut each strip into 3 x 11½" squares for a total of 24 x 11½" squares, 3 squares in each colour, then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 6 half-square triangles in each colour, for a total of 48 half-square triangles.

Blocks

Step 1 - Take the 48 Fabric A-H half-square triangles and the 48 Fabric 1-8 half-square triangles and sew together to make 48 half-square triangle units. Press seams open.

Step 2 - Using the 12½" square ruler and the rotating mat trim the blocks to 10¾" square.

Quilt Top

Step 3 - Arrange the half-square triangle units into 8 rows with 6 blocks in each row. Refer to diagram for block layout.

Step 4 - Sew together blocks in each row, pressing seams in one direction alternating the direction in each row.

Step 5 - Layer the backing, batting and quilt top and baste together. Quilt as desired.

Step 6 - Join the 8 x 2½" binding strips on the bias to make one long strip. Press in half lengthwise and bind mitering corners. Attach a label or sign and date your quilt.