CUTTING
Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Referring to Cutting Chart and Block Assembly Diagrams, cut pieces for 9 Block 1, 11 Block 2, 6 Block 3, and 10 Block 4. Blocks are primarily cream and tan. Be improvisational—substitute some orange, green, and tan print pieces as desired. Refer to photo on page 25 and Quilt Top Assembly Diagram on page 27 for guidance.
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Block 1 Diagram Block 4 Diagram
2. Lay out 1 set of Block 2
QUILT ASSEMBLY
1. Lay out blocks as shown in Quilt
Sew Smart
TM
Label pieces as you cut them for easy identification as you assemble blocks. —Marianne
pieces as shown in Block 2 Assembly Diagram. Join pieces in alphabetical order to complete 1 Block 2 (Block 2 Diagram). Make 11 Block 2.
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Top Assembly Diagram.
2. Join blocks into rows; join rows
to complete quilt top.
FINISHING
1. Divide backing into 2 (2-yard)
From cream solid, cut:
• 7 (2¼"-wide) strips for binding.
BLOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Lay out 1 set of Block 1
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Block 2 Diagram
pieces as shown in Block 1 Assembly Diagram. Join pieces in alphabetical order to complete 1 Block 1 (Block 1 Diagram). Make 9 Block 1.
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Block 1 Assembly Diagram
2. In the same manner make 6
Block 3 (Block 3 Diagram) and 10 Block 4 (Block 4 Diagram).
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Block 3 Diagram
lengths. Cut 1 piece in half lengthwise to make 2 narrow panels. Join 1 narrow panel to each side of wider panel; press seam allowances toward narrow panels. 2. Layer backing, batting, and quilt top; baste. Quilt as desired. Quilt shown was quilted in the ditch (Quilting Diagram). 3. Join 2¼"-wide cream strips into 1 continuous piece for straightgrain French-fold binding. Add binding to quilt.
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