PRIMA RECTANGLES QUILT

INSTRUCTIONS

CUTTING

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

Step 1 - From each of 30cm lengths of fabric cut 6 x 8" squares (we cut 2 Navy, 1 each Bluebell, Candy, Cerise and Green Tea.

Step 2 - From all fabrics cut 2", 4" and 6" strips. Refer to diagrams for fabric placement of strips before cutting lengths or cut randomly.

Crosscut assorted fabrics into the following lengths:

• 2" strips (3) 2" x 4", (15) 2" x 6", (3) 2" x 8"
• 4" strips (18) 4" x 4", (15) 4" x 6", (24) 4" x 8"
• 6" strips (9) 6" x 6", (6) 6" x 8", (3) 6" x 12"
• 8" strips (6) 8" x 8"

Step 3 - Cut binding fabric into 6 x 2½" strips.

BLOCKS

Step 1 - Refer to diagrams and layout pieces for each block - A, B and C. If desired refer to photo for colour placement. You will make 3 each of blocks A, B and C.

Step 2 - Block A - Lay out the rectangles as per diagram. The block is sewn in 3 sections. (1) Sew together two 2" x 6" strips and a 2" x 8" strip. (2) Sew together an 8" x 8" square and two 6" x 8" rectangles. (3) Sew together a 2" x 6" strip, a 6" x 6" square and a 6" x 12" rectangle. Press seams and sew the 3 sections together as per diagram. Make another Block A.

Step 3 - Block B - Lay out the rectangles as per diagram. The block is sewn in 4 sections. (1) Sew together a 4" x 8" rectangle, a 4" x 6" rectangle and a 2" x 4" strip. (2) Sew together two 4" x 6" rectangles, sew together a 4" x 8" rectangle and a 4" x 4" square. Sew these two pieces together and press. Sew a 4" x 8" rectangle to the right-hand end. (3) Sew a 4" x 6" rectangle to each side of a 4" x 4" square. (4) Sew a 4" x 4" square to each side of a 4" x 8" rectangle. Press seams and sew the 4 sections together as per diagram. Make a second Block B.

Step 4 - Block C - Lay out the rectangles as per diagram. The block is sewn in 5 sections. (1) Sew together a 4" x 4" square and two 4" x 8" rectangles. (2) Sew together two 2" x 6" strips. (3) Sew together an 8" x 8" square and a 4" x 8" rectangle. (4) Sew together two 6" x 6" squares. (5) Sew together a 4" x 4" square and a 4" x 8" rectangle. Press seams and sew together sections 2-5 as per diagram. Press seams and sew to right-hand side of section 1 as per diagram. Make a second Block C.

Step 5 - Layout the blocks into 3 columns each column must have one A, one B and one C block. The blocks may be placed in any order or even rotated 180˚. When happy with your layout sew together the blocks in each column pressing seams in one direction.

Step 6 - Sew the 3 columns together pressing seams in one direction.

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

Step 8 - Join the 6 x 2½" binding strips together 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.