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C O L O R F U L , C R E AT I V E A N D F U N !

May/June 2016

• Fast Flying Geese

• English Paper Piecing with Freezer Paper

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Easy, Fun Easy, Fun LessonsLessons

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May/June2016Vol. 23, No. 3

ContentsUp Front4 Editor’s LetterGet it done: working with deadlines

5 McCallsQuilting.comTulips, table runners and more!

6 McQ&AWhat gets quilters to the finish line?

8 Quilter to QuilterReaders share quilts and stories

10 Fresh PicksNew quilty treasures we love

16 Skill BuildersSo many possibilities with hexagons

62 Block Builders WorkshopHeads up! Curves ahead!

76 Inspiration!A unique business in Ohio meets the needs of its deaf employees and its customers with memory quilts

Special Interest68 Quilters & CreativityQuilters & CreativityExplore ways to enhance your Explore ways to enhance your creative journey todaycreative journey today

88 I Love This Quilt!Erin Russek reimagines a Christmas Erin Russek reimagines a Christmas sampler straight into springtimesampler straight into springtime

Lessons54 Breakfast in BedLearn to make Fast Flying Geese with backgrounds in two colors

58 GypsyFreezer paper is a handy option for English paper piecing these wedges

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Patterns12 Nature’s HarmonyOversized hexagons come together easily in Tailormade’s softly-hued throw quilt

18 Mix It UpConfident beginners will love Kate Colleran’s easy design in snappy colors

22 Summer MemoryA swirling galactic dream on a queen-size beauty for long, light-filled days on end

26 Outside InThe clean lines of blocks in three sizes and a fresh palette create a modern vibe

30 Northern LightsIntense colors vibrate against a ground of navy in fresh foundation-pieced stunner

34 Stars of MineRed, white and blue is fresh as ever in a classically traditional two-block design

38 Sedona StripesStripes have rarely been as seductive as in this firestorm of desert loveliness

49 Prairie NightsHow many stars does it take to light up the dark? Our newest series quilt knows!

64 Regency RowsStep right up to make this star-studded salute to 19th century strip quilts

72 Oh Look!Classic I Spy gets an update with Kristen Lawson’s fresh take on an old favorite

78 Guiding StarOne star inside another sets the stage for this easy design in just three colors

82 Splash of ColorWe’re creeping toward the finish line for this series quilt from Sarah Vedeler

Pattern Pull-Out Section41 Everything you’ll need to make the beautiful quilts in this exciting issue!

Free Extras at McCallsQuilting.com!• Tuilip Twist quilt pattern

(page 5)

• Stars of Mine mini fl ags quilt and pincushion (page 34)

• Oh Look! twin-size quilt pattern(page 74)

• Sparkling Sampler lap-size quilt pattern (page 88)


EDITORIAL

Content Director Carolyn Beam

Managing Editor Paula Stoddard

Editorial Team Lori Baker Diane Volk Harris Mary Kate Karr-Petras Gigi Khalsa Erin Russek

Online Editor Kathryn Patterson

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From the Editor

Carolyn Beam, Content Director

Reader has permission to make and publicly display a copy of each project in this magazine, as long as publicly accessible credit is given to the designer(s) and McCall’s Quilting.

Copyright© 2016 F+W, a content + ecommerce company, All rights reserved. McCall’s Quilting (ISSN 1072-8295) Vol. 23, #2, is published bi-monthly, by F+W, a content + ecommerce company, 741 Corporate Circle, Suite A, Golden, CO 80401. Periodicals postage paid at Golden, CO 80401 and additional mailing offi ces. Subscription price for US and its possessions: 6 issues $21.98, Canadian subscriptions add $6 (includes GST). Elsewhere outside the US, add $12. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to McCall’s Quilting, P.O. Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235. Payment in US funds must accompany all orders outside the US. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Bluechip International, PO Box 25542 London, ON N6C 6B2 Canada.

I n today’s hustle bustle world, deadlines are a part of our lives. We have work deadlines—whether it’s meeting the production dates for magazines here at our offi ces or project timelines in different industries. Bills have to be paid on time, homework has to be done on time, and the list goes on...our lives are full of deadlines.

One common thread I noticed in the MQ&A feature on page 6 is that deadlines are a motivating factor in getting our quilts completed. But what happens when we don’t have those deadlines to meet? What if we just had some leisure time in our sewing rooms to work on whatever we felt like? Doesn’t that sound like a dream come true?

That happened to me recently, but I found myself lost in my sewing room—not quite sure what to do. I did a little organizing in my closet . I rearranged a few shelves of books and straightened some fabric. I looked through some quilt tops, thinking about which one I could quilt next. I looked at a project I’m working on and shuffl ed through some fabric for the next blocks. In the end, I didn’t make any progress on anything. Associate Editor Diane Harris wrote about the same experience in a blog post for Quiltmaker on June 7, 2015, called Sewing on Deadline: The Blessing and the Curse. For many of us, deadlines do help get things accomplished!

What motivates you to get things done? Do deadlines work for you?

I always enjoy hearing from our readers and welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].

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Antique quilts are much loved by quilters, and patterns to recreate these beauties are among the most popular we publish. Collected in this unique free eBook are patterns to make 3 antique-looking quilts, whether you choose to use all reproduction fabrics or to experiment with more modern fabrications. Download these 3 scrap-py retro quilt patterns for your personal library with our compliments! Click the Free eBooks tab at McCallsQuilting.com and download your vintage quilt patterns today.

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Gigi KhalsaAssociate EditorMotivation, for me, depends on the project. Sometimes I just can’t wait to see what an idea will look like when it’s all sewn, so I work hard to

get it fi nished as fast as possible, and it’s fun from start to fi nish. Sometimes I start out really excited about a project, but then lose steam a bit and it’s hard to make myself work on it. Currently, I’m working on the latter sort of project. I am motivated to fi nish it because it’s taking up my entire design wall and I want to use the design wall to start planning my next project!

Deb McDonaldAdministrative EditorA deadline is my biggest motivator. Knowing a project needs to be photographed by a certain date keeps the process moving. Receiving a gradu-

ation announcement or invitation to a baby shower can motivate me to dive into my stash for just the right fabrics. An upcoming holiday can move a Christmas tree skirt or Valentine’s Day wall hanging off the draw-ing board and under the sewing machine needle. Last year I was working on a patriotic banner for our front door. Unfortunately I did not fi nish it in time for Independence Day and by July 5 I lost all motivation to fi nish it. This question is a good reminder to get it out now, so we can enjoy it this year.

Carolyn BeamContent DirectorThe biggest motivator for me when quilting is work-ing with a deadline. When I make quilts for the maga-zines, I’m always working with a deadline, and that

spurs me on to making sure that the project is done. Another motivating factor for me is making a commitment. For 2016, I set a goal of completing 12 UFOs to donate to the fi re department where one of my sons is a fi re fi ghter. Beyond that, just seeing what the fi nished project will look like gets me excited to sew.

Kathryn WrightSenior DesignerMy mother always seemed to do two things at once in her free time. If she was sitting to chat or watch tv she always had handwork to work on

as well. I am sure that I learned the ‘busy hands’ thing from her because that’s exactly what I do. I am constantly motivated to come up with new ideas and designs and I am a pretty good closer, and fi nisher, even if there are years between the start and fi nish of the projects.

Kathy PattersonOnline EditorIn my own experience, there’s nothing like a deadline to get me mov-ing! Whether it’s making a quilt for a magazine issue or a baby due date or an

upcoming wedding, if there’s a deadline I make much steadier progress than when I’m sewing just because I want to make something. I guess it would be a smart move to set my own deadlines for “just because” projects, but that doesn’t seem nearly as motivating. External motivation is the thing!

Paula StoddardManaging EditorI often make quilts for friends and family, and usually for a specialoccasion or holiday. Having a deadline keeps me going and helps me

get things done.

Diane HarrisAssociate EditorLast year I set a goal to fi nish up one UFO every month, and that motivated me to be deliberate about completing projects. I fi nished 10 UFOs during

2015, all because I had that goal. I’m also spurred on by the show-and-tell quilts at guild meetings. I love seeing what other people have accomplished, and you can bet that I’ll be in my studio as soon as possible afterwards. Getting older (I’m 56) is also moving me forward, because I realize that I don’t have forever—but I do hope to quilt for at least another 20 years!

Erin RussekAssociate EditorI used to think deadlines were bad for the creative process until I started designing my own quilts. Now I love them. Without them I tend to over think

everything and fi nd it hard to make deci-sions. With them I fi nd it much easier to design and sew projects. We have plenty of deadlines here at the magazine and it really helps everyone. Now I even create time-tables and deadlines for personal projects that don’t necessarily need them just to keep things moving.

Lori BakerAcquisition EditorWhat motivates me to get things done? First, I love the sense of accomplish-ment that comes with a completed project. But then, the excitement

of seeing the next project takes over. I’ve always got another idea I’m impatient to try.

“What motivates quilters to get things done?”

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The cover of McCall’s Quilting November/December 2012 appealed to Scott Solomon of Cedar City, Utah. He has lots of reds in his stash and used some to make this version of My Signature Color ... Red.

After four years, Across the Spectrum (McCall’s Quilting, January/February 2011) is fi nished! Libby Greeson of Calhoun, Georgia made it for her daughter, Candace Cox, who absolutely loves the colors and how the quilt looks in her bedroom. Long arm quilting was done by Sylvia Davis.

Inspired by the decor and art during a visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Martha McCarver of Lyons, Colorado knew she must make a quilt to remember the trip. Aztec Sunrise* (McCall’s Quilting, July/August 2014) was the perfect pattern to showcase bright fabrics she purchased there.

Nadine Rogg of Goshen, Connecticut has been challenging herself to make quilts that are a little harder than she is used to. Chambray Blues* (McCall’s Quilting, July/August 2014) was such a pattern but she made it and is happy with the results.

Jessica Munson of Tuscola, Texas originally planned to keep Lone Star Sampler* (McCall’s Quilting, January/February 2014) for herself. Her daughter, Katy, saw the pattern and fell in love with it. Katy selected the fabric and Jessica made it as a Christmas present for Katy and her husband, Rick.

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Designed byJOANIE HOLTON & MELANIE GRESETH

Machine Quilted bySHERI ZALAR

SKILL LEVELINTERMEDIATE

Finished Quilt Size61” x 72⅞˝ Note: See Pattern Pull-Out Sectionfor piecing templates.

PlanningBring the serenity of an early summer morning spent observing nature into your home with this large throw quilt. Joanie and Melanie of Tailormade by Design designed an enlarged version of a grandmother’s fl ower garden pattern using oversized hexagons that can be pieced by machine—no English paper piecing required—and the soft, lovely prints from the Flora and Fauna collection by Brenda Walton for Blend Fabrics lend the right romantic touch.

Nature’s HarmonyUpdate grandmother’s fl ower garden with a soft, fresh look

The A’s, B’s, C’s and Cr’s are cut from templates. To prepare templates, trace on template plastic, including seam lines, grain lines and match points. Cut out directly on outer lines. Make

small holes at match points using an awl or large needle. Place templates right side down on wrong sides of appropriate fabrics; mark around templates. Cut out fabric patches and transfer match points to wrong sides of each.

Use an accurate ¼˝ seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fi t together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

• A kit of fabrics for quilt top and binding is available while supplies last (#MQK16063).

• Backing fabric is available (#MQK16063B)

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Designer InformationSee more quilts by Joanie andMelanie at www.sewquiltcraft.com.


Fabric RequirementsGray damask (piecing) ⅞ yd.Gray print, ivory print and 1 yd. ivory fl oral (piecing) eachPink fl oral, pink stripe and ⅝ yd. blue print (piecing) eachPink damask (piecing) 1 fat quarter*Blue stripe (piecing) 1 fat eighth**Green damask (borders, piecing) 1 yd.Green stripe (borders, binding, piecing) 1½ yds.Backing (piece widthwise) 4¼ yds.Batting size 69˝ x 82˝See-through template plastic*A fat quarter is 18” x 20-22”.**A fat eighth is 9” x 22”.

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)Note: Cutting instructions for hexagon and partial hexagon shapes are also on templates in the Pattern Pull-Out Section.Gray damask 12 Template AGray print 11 Template A 2 Template B 4 Template C 4 Template CrIvory print 10 Template A 2 Template B 2 Template C 2 Template CrIvory fl oral 11 Template A 2 Template B 1 Template C 2 Template CrPink fl oral 5 Template A 2 Template C 3 Template CrPink stripe 5 Template A 2 Template C 2 Template CrBlue print 6 Template APink damask 2 Template A 3 Template C 2 Template CrBlue stripe 1 Template A

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Green damask *2 strips 1¼˝ x 69˝, pieced from 4 width of fabric (WOF) strips *2 strips 1¼˝ x 64˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips 8 Template A 2 Template B 4 Template C 3 Template CrGreen stripe *2 strips 3˝ x 64˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips 8 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding) 6 Template A*Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation.� Referring to assembly diagram, arrange A’s, B’s, C’s and Cr’s in vertical rows as shown on a design wall or other large, fl at surface

� Starting and stopping at match points and backstitching to secure, stitch C’s and Cr’s to A’s along left and right sides of quilt. Stitch A’s and B’s together into vertical rows, starting and stopping stitching at match points and backstitching to secure. In same manner, stitch rows together.

� Sew green damask 69˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch 64˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

� Stitch green stripe 64˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even.

Quilting and Finishing� Layer, baste and quilt. Sherimachine quilted an interlockingcustom motif in each hexagon, and loops and swirls in each border. Bind with green stripe.


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Here are a few basicsthat every hexagon fanshould know.

� In the quilting world, hexagons are measured by the fi nished length of one side.

� The distance across a hexagon from point to point is twice the length of one fi nished side.

� The distance from point to point is greater than the distance from fl at side to fl at side. When oriented on point as shown above, hexagons are taller than they are wide.

I thought I’d call this article The Hum-ble Hexagon, but my research soon indicated there’s nothing humble about it. It is no wonder quilters have been using six-sided shapes for ages. There is no end to the options.

Because it’s not just the ordinary hexagon—it’s all the other shapes that play nicely with hexagons. And it’s all the things you can do with the hexagons themselves!

You can make them ever-so-small or ever-so-large. You can create pictures, scenes and words with them or you can add piecing for a kaleidoscope effect.

Some people embroider on the hexa-gons. A frame can be added around their edges—and if you add several frames, they become a hexagonal Log Cabin. Hexagons can be fussy cut to create fascinating visual patterns.

They can be joined with the English paper piecing method, or pieced on the machine or by hand. To hand or machine piece hexagons, we love Inklingo at lindafranz.com. This soft-ware prints cutting and sewing lines on the wrong side of fabric using an inkjet printer. Hexagons can also be appliqued to a background.

Hexagons can be arranged in rows of color or into medallions. They can form fl owers or entire gardens. They can be arranged in stunning geomet-ric patterns.

� Hexagons can be oriented with the fl at side running horizontally, or on point with a tip at the bottom.

Skill Builders!The Infi nite Hexagon So many possibilities

by Diane Harris

� Hexagons can be mixed and matched with other shapes in the family of 30, 60 and 90 degrees. They can be divided and subdivided into trapezoids, triangles and dia-monds for infi nite variety.

� The distance across a hexagon from side to side is 1.73 times the length of one fi nished side.

You’ll fi nd a hexagon ruler to be very helpful for many projects. There are many on the market and they often come with a free pattern.

If you’re ready to move past squares and triangles, the friendly hexagon is a great place to start. See Nature’s Harmony on page 12, or for English paper piecing, try our free pattern for Martha Washington’s Flower Garden at McCallsquilting.com/Hexagon-QuiltPattern. Happy hexing!

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Mix a pile of pretty prints with fast, easy piecing and Voilà! A new quilt!

Mix It Up!


Designed byKATE COLLERAN

Machine Quilted byCRYSTAL ZAGNOLI of THE QUILTED CRICKET

SKILL LEVELCONFIDENT BEGINNER

Finished Quilt Size62˝ x 72˝

Number of Blocks & Finished Size15 A Blocks 9˝ x 9˝15 B Blocks 9˝ x 9˝

PlanningKate’s delightful design was made with attractive prints from the Mixolo-gie collection from Moda Fabrics. The randomly-placed prints sparkle against solid white. Simple, speedy piecing means you can fi nish the quilt top in a weekend!


Fabric Requirements19 assorted prints 1 fat (blocks) quarter* eachWhite solid (B Blocks, sashing strips) 1½ yds.Purple dot (blocks, sashing posts, 2nd border, binding) 1¼ yds.Aqua square print (blocks, 1st and 3rd borders) 1½ yds.Backing (piece lengthwise) 4¼ yds.Batting size 70˝ x 80˝*A fat quarter is 18˝ x 20-22˝.

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)19 assorted prints—cut a total of: 16 squares 9⅞˝ x 9⅞˝ 26 squares 5⅜˝ x 5⅜˝

White solid 30 squares 5˝ x 5˝ 71 rectangles 1½˝ x 9½˝Purple dot 8 strips 2½˝ x width of fabric (WOF) for binding *2 strips 1½˝ x 68˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips *2 strips 1½˝ x 60˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips 2 squares 5⅜˝ x 5⅜˝ 42 squares 1½˝ x 1½˝

Aqua square print *2 strips 3˝ x 70˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips *2 strips 3˝ x 65˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips *2 strips 2½˝ x 64˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips *2 strips 2½˝ x 58˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips 2 squares 5⅜˝ x 5⅜˝*Border strips include extra length for trimming.


• Backing fabric is available while supplies last (#MQK16060B).

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Designer InformationSee more quilts by Kate at seamslikeadream.com

� Referring to Diagram II, sew to-gether 2 pieced squares and 2 white solid 5˝ squares as shown to make Block B. Make 15 total.

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Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation throughout.� Sew 7 rows using 6 purple dot 1½˝ squares and 5 white 1½˝ x 9½˝ rectangles each. Sew 6 rows using 6 white rectangles and 5 blocks each. Stitch rows together, alternating.

� Sew aqua square print 2½˝ x 64˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch aqua 58˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

� Stitch purple dot 68˝ strips to sides; trim even. Stitch 60˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even.

� In same manner, add remaining aqua border, adding side strips fi rst, and trimming even after each addi-tion.

Quilting and Finishing� Layer, baste and quilt. Crystal machine quilted pebbles and spirals in the blocks, overlapping wavy lines in the sashing strips and spirals in the borders. Bind with purple dot.

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Using same technique, make 30 pieced squares using 5⅜˝ squares (Diagram I-B).

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Piecing the Blocks� Draw diagonal line on wrong side of assorted print 9⅞˝ square. Refer-ring to Diagram I-A, place marked square on contrasting assorted print 9⅞˝ square, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 Block A’s. Make 15 total; you will have 1 Block A left over.

Color Play!Create a soft, romantic look by usingclassic prints like these from theShabbylicious collection from FabFabrix.



Designed byGERRI ROBINSON

Machine Quilted byREBECCA SEGURA of ZEFFIE’S QUILTS



Number of Blocks & Finished Size16 Scrappy Star Blocks 12˝ x 12˝

PlanningGerri designed this scrappy star quilt with easy-to-piece blocks that alternate with clever sashing units to create a secondary pattern of even more stars, for a captivating galaxy.

Fabric RequirementsAssorted tan, pink, blue, yellow and green prints (blocks, pieced sashing, pieced 3⅝ yds. sashing posts) totalCream solid (blocks, pieced sashing) 3⅛ yds.Blue/pink fl oral (border, binding) 3⅛ yds.Backing 7½ yds.Batting size 84˝ x 84˝

A sweet garden of scraps makes pretty pieced stars.

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)Assorted tan, pink, blue, yellow and green prints—cut a total of: 144 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝ 14 strips 2½˝ x 20˝ 424 squares 2½˝ x 2½˝Cream solid 112 squares 4½˝ x 4½˝ 144 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝ 64 squares 2½˝ x 2½˝Blue/pink fl oral 9 strips 2½˝ x width of fabric (binding) *2 strips 8½˝ x 79˝, cut on lengthwise grain *2 strips 8½˝ x 63˝, cut on lengthwise grain*Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Piecing the Blocks and Units� Draw diagonal line on wrong side of cream 2⅞˝ square. Referring to Diagram I-A, place marked square on assorted print 2⅞˝ square, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 pieced squares. Make 288 total.

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Diagram I-A

Make 288total

2⅞”


� Referring to Diagram II-A, stitch together 2 assorted 2½˝ x 20˝ strips to make strip set. Make 7 total. Press in direction of arrow. Cut into 50 seg-ments 2½˝ wide.

Sew 2 assorted segments together to make 4-patch (Diagram II-B). Make 25 total. Set 9 aside for sashing posts.

� Draw diagonal line on wrong side of assorted 2½˝ square. Referring to Diagram III, place marked square on corner of cream 4½˝ square, right sides together, aligning raw edges. Sew on marked line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Open and press. Repeat on remaining corners to make square-in-a-square. Make 100 total.

Diagram II-A

Cut 50

Make 7 total

2½”

2½” x 20”

Diagram III

Make 100total

2½” 4½”

Make 16total

Diagram IV

� Referring to Diagram IV, stitch together 4 block corner squares, 4 square-in-a-squares and one 4-patch as shown to make Scrappy Star Block. Make 16 total.

Diagram V-A

Make 12total

2½” 2½”

4½”

� Using Step 3 technique, add 2 as-sorted 2½˝ squares to cream 4½˝ square to make edge unit (Dia-gram V-A). Make 12 total.

Diagram V-B

Make 24total

Sew together 4 pieced squares to make pinwheel (Diagram V-B). Make 24 total.

Diagram V-C

Make 12total

Referring to Diagram V-C, make 12 total edge sashing strips.

Make 12total

Diagram V-D

In similar manner, make 12 total cen-ter sashing strips (Diagram V-D).

Stitch together 3 pieced squares and 1 cream 2½˝ square (Diagram I-B) to make block corner square. Make 64 total. Set aside remaining pieced squares until step 5.

Diagram I-B

Make 64total

2½”

Diagram II-B

Make 25total

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.� Stitch top and bottom block rows using 4 blocks and 3 edge sashing strips each. Stitch 3 sashing rows using 2 edge sashing strips, three 4-patches (set aside in Step 2), and 2 center sashing strips each. Stitch 2 center block rows using 4 blocks and 3 center sashing strips each. Sew rows together as shown.

� Sew blue/pink fl oral 63˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch fl oral 79˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

Quilting and Finishing Layer, baste and quilt. Rebecca machine quilted a large swirling feather design. Bind with blue/pink fl oral.


Designer InformationVisit plantedseeddesigns.com to see more of Gerri’s great designs.

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63˝

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Outside InBlocks in 3 different sizes combine to make this stunning, graphic quilt.

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Designed & MachineQuilted bySHANNON SCHLOSSER



Number of Blocks & Finished Size8 Small Pieced Blocks 8˝ x 8˝8 Medium Pieced Blocks 10˝ x 10˝4 Large Pieced Blocks 12˝ x 12˝

PlanningKona Solids by Robert Kaufman sur-round a fun print to create three sizes of pieced blocks on point.

The blocks and patches are joined into sections, and the sections are joined to complete the quilt top. Study the assembly diagram before sewing the sections and quilt top together.

Note that the outer rectangles are cut oversized. The rectangles and triangles overlap as the sections are sewn together and will be trimmed after the quilt top is sewn together.


Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Spray starch may help stabilize bias edges.

Fabric RequirementsGray print (blocks) ⅝ yd.Gold Solid (blocks, piecing) 1⅛ yds.Teal Solid (blocks, binding) 1¾ yds.Gray Solid (blocks, piecing) 3 yds.Backing 4⅝ yds.Batting size 76˝ x 76˝

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)

= cut in half diagonallyGray Print 4 squares 7½˝ x 7½˝ 8 squares 5½˝ x 5½˝ 8 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝Gold Solid 2 squares 4⅞˝ x 4⅞˝ 6 squares 4½˝ x 4½˝ 2 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝

6 squares 2½˝ x 2½˝ 4 rectangles 1¾˝ x 10˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 8¾˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 8˝ 4 rectangles 1¾˝ x 7½˝ 16 rectangles 1¾˝ x 6¾˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 6˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 5½˝ 16 rectangles 1¾˝ x 4¾˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 3½˝Teal Solid 8 strips 2½˝ x width of fabric (binding) 4 rectangles 1¾˝ x 12½˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 11¼˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 10½˝ 4 rectangles 1¾˝ x 10˝ 16 rectangles 1¾˝ x 9¼˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 8½˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 8˝ 16 rectangles 1¾˝ x 7¼˝ 8 rectangles 1¾˝ x 6˝Gray Solid 2 squares 10⅞˝ x 10⅞˝ 3 squares 8⅞˝ x 8⅞˝ 6 rectangles 10½˝ x 12½˝ 6 rectangles 6½˝ x 12½˝ 4 rectangles 6½˝ x 8½˝ 20 rectangles 4½˝ x 8½˝ 2 squares 3¾˝ x 3¾˝ 16 rectangles 2½˝ x 10½˝

Piecing the Blocks� Referring to Diagram I, stitch gold1¾˝ x 3½˝ rectangle to right side of gray print 3½˝ x 3½˝ square. Stitch gold 1¾˝ x 4¾˝ rectangles to bottomand left side. Add gold 1¾˝ x 6˝ rectangle to top. Join teal 1¾˝ x 6˝ rectangle to right side. Sew teal1¾˝ x 7¼˝ rectangles to bottom and left side. Add teal 1¾˝ x 8½˝ rectangle to top to make small pieced block. Make 8.

Make 8Diagram I

3½˝

1¾˝ x 4¾˝

1¾˝ x 3½˝

1¾˝ x 8½˝

1¾˝ x

7¼

˝

1¾˝ x 7¼˝

1¾˝ x 6˝

1¾˝ x

6˝


Designer InformationSee more quilts by Shannon atsewyoulikeit.com.

� Referring to Diagram II, stitch gold1¾˝ x 5½˝ rectangle to right side of gray print 5½˝ x 5½˝ square. Stitchgold 1¾˝ x 6¾˝ rectangles to bottomand left side. Add gold 1¾˝ x 8˝ rectangle to top. Join teal 1¾˝ x 8˝ rectangle to right side. Sew teal 1¾˝ x 9¼˝ rectangles to bottom and left side. Add teal 1¾˝ x 10½˝ rectangle to top to make medium pieced block. Make 8.

Assembly Diagram

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

A2

A3 A6 9

8

A4

A5

4½˝ x

8½

˝

6½˝ x

12½

˝

2½˝ x 10½

˝

10½˝ x 12½

˝

2½˝ x

10½

˝A1

2½˝ x 10½

˝

4½˝ x

8½

˝

6½˝ x

12½

˝

10⅞˝

4½˝7

4½˝ x

8½

˝

6½˝ x 8½

˝

4½˝ x 8½

˝

3¾˝

4⅞˝

8⅞˝

2⅞˝2½

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Trim Trim

� Referring to Diagram III, stitch gold 1¾˝ x 7½˝ rectangle to left side of gray print 7½˝ x 7½˝ square. Stitch gold 1¾˝ x 8¾˝ rectangles to top and right side. Add gold 1¾˝ x 10˝ rect-angle to bottom. Join teal 1¾˝ x 10˝ rectangle to left side. Sew teal 1¾˝ x 11¼˝ rectangles to top and right side. Add teal 1¾˝ x 12½˝ rectangle to bottom to make large pieced block. Make 4.

Make 8Diagram II

5½˝

1¾˝ x 8˝

1¾˝ x

8˝

1¾˝ x 10½˝

1¾˝ x

6¾

˝

1¾˝ x 6¾˝

1¾˝ x

9¼

˝

1¾˝ x 9¼˝

1¾˝ x

5½

˝

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation. � Arrange and sew patches and blocks together to make sections A1–A6 and B1–B6. Arrange and sew the patches and blocks to make sections 7–9. Trim the triangles in sections A3 and A6 as shown in the assembly diagram.

� Starting with section A1, join the A sections together in numerical order, ending with section A6. Similarly, staring with section B1, join the B sections together in numerical order, ending with section B6.

Make 4Diagram III

7½˝

1¾˝ x

7½

˝

1¾˝ x 11¼˝

1¾˝ x

11¼

˝

1¾˝ x 12½˝

1¾˝ x 8¾˝

1¾˝ x

10˝

1¾˝ x 10˝

1¾˝ x

8¾

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� Join the A sections to the B sections. Add sections 7, 8 and 9 to complete the quilt top.

� Trim edges even around entire quilttop, at least ¼˝ outside block corners.

Quilting and Finishing Layer, baste and quilt. Using gray thread, Shannon machine quilted straight lines approximately 1˝ apart in the blocks and gold diamonds. She quilted swirls in all of the gray patches. Bind with teal solid.

Color Play!The large block center is a perfect place to show off fun focus fabrics from the Baby Zoom Submarine collection by Julie Dobson Miner for Northcott.


Photo location courtesy of Judith Batty.


Designed and Machine Quilted bySTACEY DAY



Number of Blocks & Finished Size25 Star Blocks 12˝ x 12˝

Note: See Pattern Pull-Out Sectionfor Foundation Master.

PlanningBright prints from the Rhoda Ruth collection combine with fresh solids and dramatic navy, all from Robert Kaufman, to make this striking quilt. This project is perfect for a beginning paper piecer or for quilters looking to refresh their skills.

Study the photo carefully and note the color placement. Notice that the cen-ter of every star is a solid surrounded by a print from the same color family.


NorthernLights Simple foundation piecing yields a brilliant galaxy of stars.

Designer InformationSee more quilts by Stacey at staceyinstitches.wordpress.com.

Fabric Requirements4 Assorted dark teal prints 1 fat (star points) eighth*

each4 Assorted green prints 1 fat (star points) eighth*

each4 Assorted yellow prints 1 fat (star points) eighth*

each4 Assorted orange prints 1 fat (star points) eighth*

each4 Assorted light teal prints 1 fat (star points) eighth*

each4 Assorted maroon prints 1 fat (star points) eighth*

each

Dark teal, green, yellow, orange, light teal and 10” x 10” red solid (star centers) eachPurple print 1 fat (center star points) eighth*Purple solid 5” x 5” (center star center) pieceNavy solid (background) 6⅛ yds.Navy print (binding) ¾ yd.Backing 4⅝ yds.Batting size 76˝ x 76˝*A fat eighth is 9˝ x 20-22˝.


Cutting Instructions(in order listed)

= cut in half twice diagonally = cut in half diagonally

Assorted prints—cut from each: 2 rectangles 4½˝ x 8½˝ (For Foun- dation Master area 5), cut in half diagonally 4 rectangles 1½˝ x 2¼˝ (area 4)Dark teal, green, yellow, orange, light teal and red solids—cut from each: 16 squares 2˝ x 2˝ (area 1)Purple solid 4 squares 2˝ x 2˝ (area 1)Navy solid 3 squares 18¼˝ x 18¼˝ 2 squares 9⅜˝ x 9⅜˝ 50 rectangles 6˝ x 9˝ (area 6)* 50 rectangles 6˝ x 9˝ (area 7)* 200 rectangles 1½˝ x 2¼˝ (area 2 and 3)Navy print 8 strips 2½˝ x width of fabric (binding)*See Cutting Diagram.

Piecing the Blocks� Make 100 accurate copies of Foundation Master. Referring to the fabric descriptions and patch sizes in Cutting Instructions and on Founda-tion Master, foundation piece 25 sets of 4 matching sections (Diagram I).

� Referring to Diagram II, join 4 matching sections to make Star Block. Make 25 total.

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following step, watching block placement.� Arrange and stitch 7 diagonal rows using navy 18¼˝ quarter-square triangles and Star Blocks. Sew rows together. Stitch navy 9⅜˝ half-square triangles to corners.

Quilting and Finishing� Layer, baste and quilt. Stacey ma-chine quilted straight lines in the star points and pebbles in the block cen-ters. The navy background is quilted with swirls and the setting triangles, corners and portions of the exterior blocks are quilted with straight lines. Bind with navy print.

18¼˝

9⅜˝

Assembly Diagram

Make 25 setsof 4 matching

Diagram IMake 25 total

Diagram II

Cutting Diagramarea 6 area 7

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Traditional two-block design creates this patriotic classic.

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Designed byAUDREY WRIGHT

MachineQuilted byLEON PUETZ



Number of Blocks & Finished Size13 Chain Blocks 12˝ x 12˝12 Martha Washington Star Blocks 12˝ x 12˝

PlanningClassic red and blue prints from the Redwork Meets Bluework collectionfrom RJR Fabrics are the perfect choicefor this patriotic two-block quilt. Use an accurate ¼˝ seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fi t together well.

Fabric RequirementsWhite/red circle print (Chain Blocks) 1½ yds.Dark blue print (Chain Blocks, outer border, binding) 2⅝ yds.Medium blue print (Chain Blocks) ½ yd.Cream/blue print (Star Blocks) 1⅞ yds.Red print (Star Blocks, inner border) 1⅜ yds.Backing 4¾ yds.Batting size 78˝ x 78˝


= cut in half twice diagonally = cut in half diagonally

White/red circle print 12 strips 2˝ x width of fabric (WOF) 52 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝Dark blue print *2 strips 4˝ x 73˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips *2 strips 4˝ x 66˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips 8 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding) 6 strips 2˝ x WOF 13 squares 7¼˝ x 7¼˝Medium blue print 6 strips 2˝ x WOF Cream/blue print 12 squares 7¼˝ x 7¼˝ 12 squares 4¼˝ x 4¼˝

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24 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝ 48 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝Red print *2 strips 2˝ x 66˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips *2 strips 2˝ x 63˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips 12 squares 4¼˝ x 4¼˝ 48 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝*Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Piecing the Blocks� Sew 1 each white/red circle print and dark blue print 2˝ x WOF strips together to make strip set (Diagram I-A). Press in direction of arrows. Make 6. Cut into 104 segments 2˝ wide. In same manner, make 6 strip sets using white/red and medium blue WOF strips as shown in Diagram I-B; press and cut segments in sizes and quanti-ties shown.

Diagram I-B

Diagram I-A

Cut104 2˝

2˝ x WOF

Make 6

Cut104 2˝

2˝ x WOF

Make 6

� Sew together 2 matching dark blue segments to make dark blue four-patch (Diagram II-A). Make 52. In same manner, make 52 medium blue four-patches (Diagram II-B).

Diagram II-B

Make 52

Diagram II-AMake 52

� Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of 4 white/red circle print 3⅞˝ squares. Referring to Diagram III-A, place 2 marked squares on opposite corners of dark blue 7¼˝ square, right sides together and aligning raw edges. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines.


Designer InformationSee more quilts by Audrey at makingalegacy.com

� Referring to Diagram VI, join 4 pieced squares, 4 red/cream fl ying geese and 4 cream/blue 3½˝ squares as shown to make Martha Washington Star Block. Make 12.

Assembly Diagram

4˝ x 73˝

2˝ x 66˝

4˝ x

66˝

2˝ x

63˝

� Sew together 1 each cream/blueprint and red print 4¼˝ quarter-square triangles. Add cream/blue 3⅞˝ half-square triangle as shown to make pieced square (Diagram V). Make 48.

Diagram III-BMake 48

7¼˝

Make 52

7¼˝

Diagram III-A

3⅞˝

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation.� Sew 5 rows of 5 blocks each, alternating Chain Blocks and Martha Washington Star Blocks. Stitch rows together.

Sew red 63˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch red 66˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides. Stitch dark blue 66˝ strips to sides; trim even. Stitch dark blue 73˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even.

Quilting and Finishing Layer, baste and quilt. Leon ma-chine quilted an allover star and loop design using cream thread. Bind with dark blue print.

Diagram IVMake 13

Diagram VMake 48

4¼˝

3⅞˝

Diagram VIMake 12

3½˝

� Referring to Diagram IV, join 4 dark blue four-patches, 4 medium blue four-patches and 4 dark blue/white fl ying geese as shown to make Chain Block. Make 13.

Open and press small triangles. Place a marked square on dark blue corner of each unit, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles to complete 4 dark blue/white fl ying geese. Make 52. In same manner, use cream/blue print 7¼˝ squares and red print 3⅞˝ squares to make 48 red/cream fl ying geese (Diagram III-B).


Photo location courtesy of Darlene Braach.


Designed and Machine Quilted bySCOTT MURKIN

SKILL LEVELBEGINNER


Number of Units & Finished Size56 Units 5½˝ x 21˝

Planning & CuttingScott made this striking, graphic de-sign using Caterpillar Stripes by Kaffe Fassett for Westminster Fabrics. The rectangles are cut on the lengthwise grain to ensure the stripes are ori-ented correctly.

Sedona StripesUse squares and rectangles to create this graphic design.

Pay close attention to orientation of squares when joining squares to rectangles. Notice the diagonal seams in units A, B, C and D are going one direction and the diagonal seams in units E, F, G and H are going the opposite direction. We highly recom-mend using a design wall or other large, fl at surface to arrange units before assembling the quilt top.


Fabric RequirementsLight blue, light orange, light red, dark blue, dark purple, green, dark red and dark orange stripe 1⅜ yds. (units) each

Medium purple stripe (binding) ¾ yd. Backing (piece lengthwise) 7⅝ yds.Batting size 85˝ x 92˝

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)Light blue, light orange, light red, dark blue, dark purple, green, dark red and dark orange stripe–cut from each: *7 rectangles 6˝ x 21½˝, cut on lengthwise grain 14 squares 6˝ x 6˝Medium purple stripe 9 strips 2½˝ x width of fabric (binding)*Read Planning & Cutting

• A kit of fabrics for quilt top and binding is available while supplies last. (MQK16062).

• Backing fabric is available while supplies last. (MQK16062B).

• Shop online at QuiltandSewShop.com.


Designer InformationSee more quilts by Scott at scottmurkin.com.

Piecing the Units� Noting orientation of stripes, draw diagonal line on wrong side of light or-ange 6˝ square. Place marked square on light blue 6˝ x 21½˝ rectangle, right sides together, aligning raw edges (Diagram I-A). Sew on marked line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Open and press. Repeat on opposite end with light red 6˝ square to make unit A. Make 7.

Assembly Diagram

A E B F B F B FA E

G C H D G C H D G C G CH D

G CH D

A E A E

B F A E

G CH D

B F A E

G CH D

B F A E

H D

B FDiagram I-B

Make 7B Make 7C Make 7D

� Refer to Diagram I-B, using the following color combinations to make 7 each of the following units: Unit B’s use green rectangles, dark red and light red squares. Unit C’s use purple rectangles, dark orange and light or-ange squares. Unit D’s use dark blue rectangles, dark red and dark orange squares.

Make 7

Diagram II-A

6⅜˝

6˝ x

21½

˝

E

Diagram II-B

Make 7F Make 7G Make 7H

Make 7

Diagram I-A

6⅜˝

6˝ x

21½

˝

A

� Using Step 1 technique and noting orientation of stripes and angles, use light orange rectangle, dark blue and dark purple squares to make Unit E. Make 7 (Diagram II-A).

� Refer to Diagram II-B, using the following color combinations to make 7 each of the following units: Unit F uses dark red rectangles, light blue and green squares. Unit G uses light red rectangles, dark blue and green squares. Unit H uses dark orange rect-angles, light blue and purple squares.

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following step, watching unit place-ment and orientation.� Sew 4 rows of 14 units each. Stitch rows together.

Quilting and Finishing� Layer, baste and quilt. Scott machine quilted wavy lines in the squares and swirls in the rectangles with blue thread. Bind with medium purple stripe.

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Designed byLYNN LISTER

Machine Quilted byKAREN NIEMI



Blocks & Units in this Issue & Finished Sizes4 Framed Double Sawtooth Star Blocks 12˝ x 12˝2 Double Sawtooth Star Blocks 10˝ x 10˝4 Sawtooth Star Blocks 8˝ x 8˝8 Sawtooth Star Blocks 6˝ x 6˝19 Flying Geese Units 2˝ x 4˝

Planning Your Series QuiltSharpen your piecing skills while stitching this dazzling puzzle quilt in our new three-part series. The fi rst 2 installments provide instructions for making blocks and pieced units. The third installment includes instructions for quilt assembly, quilting and fi nish-ing. Cutting instructions for each part are given in separate installments. Save all fabric left over after each part for future installments.

Prairie NightsStitch a constellation of twinkling stars in our new series quilt.

In this installment we’ll make all the sections of the quilt that use fl ying geese units. Our instructions give the no-waste method, using 1 large square and 4 small matching squares to make 4 fl ying geese, so cutting ac-curate matched sets is important.


Fabric RequirementsAssorted light and medium 2¼ yds. prints (piecing, borders) totalAssorted dark prints 2¾ yds. (piecing, borders) totalTan print (fl ying geese) ⅜ yd.Blue/tan print (pieced squares) ⅜ yd.Tan mottle (pieced squares, border) ⅝ yd.Blue print (binding) ⅝ yd.Backing (piece widthwise) 3⅞ yds.Batting size 64˝ x 72˝

Part 1 of 3


Referring to Diagram I-B, make fl ying geese B-E in quantities shown.

� Referring to Diagram II, sew to-gether 4 matching light 2˝ squares, 4 matching fl ying geese A and matching dark 3½˝ square to make 6˝ Sawtooth Star Block. Make 8 total.

Make8 sets of 4 matching

4¼˝

2⅜˝

Diagram I

A

Make4 sets of 4matching

Diagram I-B

B


D


C


E

5¼˝

2⅞˝

5¼˝

2⅞˝

6¼˝

3⅜˝

3¾˝

2⅛˝

� Sew together 4 matching light 2½˝ squares, 4 matching fl ying geese B and matching dark 4½˝ square to make 8˝ Sawtooth Star (Diagram III). Make 4 total.

� Sew together 4 matching light 1¾˝ squares, 4 matching fl ying geese C and matching dark 3½˝ square to make center star (Diagram IV). Make 6 total.

Diagram II

Make 8 total

2˝

3½˝

Diagram IIIMake 4 total

5¼˝ 2⅞˝

2½˝

4½˝

Diagram IV

Make 6 total

3¾˝2⅛˝

1¾˝

3˝

Diagram V

Make 6 total

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Cutting Instructionsfor Flying Geese(cut in order listed)Assorted light and medium prints— cut 6 matched sets of: 1 square 6¼˝ x 6¼˝ 4 squares 3˝ x 3˝ cut 4 matched sets of: 1 square 5¼˝ x 5¼˝ 4 squares 2½˝ x 2½˝ cut 8 matched sets of: 1 square 4¼˝ x 4¼˝ 4 squares 2˝ x 2˝ cut 6 matched sets of: 1 square 3¾˝ x 3¾˝ 4 squares 1¾˝ x 1¾˝Assorted dark prints— cut 4 matched sets of: 1 square 4½˝ x 4½˝ 4 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝ cut 8 matched sets of: 1 square 3½˝ x 3½” 4 squares 2⅜˝ x 2⅜˝ cut 6 matched sets of: 4 squares 3⅜˝ x 3⅜˝ cut 6 matched sets of: 1 square 3˝ x 3˝ 4 squares 2⅛˝ x 2⅛˝ cut a total of: 5 squares 5¼˝ x 5¼˝Tan print 20 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝

Piecing the Blocks� Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of 4 matching assorted dark print 2⅜˝ squares. Referring to Diagram I, place 2 marked squares on opposite corners of assorted light print 4¼˝ square, right sides together and align-ing raw edges. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles. Place a marked square on assorted light corner of each unit, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles to complete 4 fl ying geese A. Make 8 sets of 4 matching fl ying geese A.

Pattern instructions continued on page 52

� Sew together 4 matching light 3˝ squares, 4 matching fl ying geese D and center star to make Double Saw-tooth Star (Diagram V). Make 6 total.




Set aside remaining fl ying geese E until 3rd installment.

THIS COMPLETES PART 1.

Diagram VII

Make 2 total

� Similarly, referring to Diagram VII, sew 2 matching dark 10½˝ strips to sides of Double Sawtooth Star. Stitch 2 matching 12½˝ strips to top and bottom to make dark Framed Double Sawtooth Star. Make 2 total.

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Make 2 total

� Referring to Diagram VI, sew 2 matching light 10½˝ strips to sides of Double Sawtooth Star. Stitch 2 match-ing 12½˝ strips to top and bottom to make light Framed Double Sawtooth Star. Make 2 total.

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Number of Blocks & Finished Size30 Capital T Blocks 12˝ x 12˝

PlanningCheerful prints from the Vintage Picnic collection by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics give this classic quilt a fresh updated look. Our fast technique for fl ying geese (see Step 2) makes this quilt a breeze to piece. Each block uses 2 assorted prints along with the cream print. Sort prints into pairs be-fore sewing and cutting to make block planning and construction easier.


Fabric RequirementsCream print (block backgrounds, border) 4 yds.Assorted prints (blocks) 2⅞ yds. totalRed dot (binding) ¾ yd.Backing (piece lengthwise) 5⅛ yds.Batting size 74˝ x 86˝

Cutting Instructions(in order listed)Cream print *2 strips 3½˝ x 75”, pieced from 4 width of fabric (WOF) strips *2 strips 3½˝ x 69”, pieced from 4 WOF strips 60 squares 5¼˝ x 5¼˝ 60 squares 4⅞˝ x 4⅞˝ 30 squares 4½˝ x 4½˝Assorted prints cut 60 matched sets of: 1 square 4⅞˝ x 4⅞˝ 4 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝Red dot 8 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding)*Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Piecing the Blocks� Note: The following instructions are for making 1 Capital T Block.Draw diagonal line on wrong side of cream print 4⅞˝ square. Referring to Diagram I, place marked square on assorted print #1 4⅞˝ square, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 pieced squares. In same manner make 2 pieced squares pieced using cream print and assorted print #2.

� Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of 2 assorted print #1 and 2 assorted print #2 2⅞˝ squares (Photo A).

Diagram I

Make 2 matching pairsper block

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Place marked print #1 squares on op-posite corners of cream 5¼˝ square, right sides together and aligning raw edges. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines (Photo B).

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Cut apart on marked lines (Photo C).

Open and press small triangles (Photo D).

Place a marked print #2 square on cream corner of each unit, right sides together (Photo E).

Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines (Photo F).

Cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles to complete 2 fl ying geese A and 2 fl ying geese B (Photo G). Repeat to make 4 fl ying geese A and 4 fl ying geese B per block.

� Referring to Diagram II, join 4 fl ying geese A, 4 fl ying geese B, 4 pieced squares and cream 4½˝ square to make Capital T Block.

� Repeat steps 1–3 to make 30 total Capital T Blocks.

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation.� Sew 6 rows of 5 blocks each. Stitch rows together.

� Sew cream 75˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch 69˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

Quilting and Finishing� Layer, baste and quilt. Sandra ma-chine quilted loops and curved lines in the assorted prints and a meander in the cream background. Bind with red dot.

Make 30

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Color Play!Romantic fl orals from the Garden Gate collection by P&B Textiles make this the perfect quilt just for her.Designer Information

See more quilts by Sandra at sandraclemons.blogspot.com.

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Finished Quilt Size50½˝ x 58½˝

Number of Blocks & Finished Size24 Gypsy Blocks 8˝ x 8˝

Note: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for templates. Applique templates are printed without seam allowances, except one side each of F/Fr and G.

Gypsy Romantic prints, patchwork and appliquecombine to make this bohemian beauty.


Planning, Marking, & CuttingSharon’s eclectic lap quilt was made with the Henna collection by Beth Studley for Andover Fabrics, along with solid white. The pieced A’s are assembled with paper piecing before appliqueing; read English Paper Piec-ing Tips for instructions on this tech-nique. Sharon appliqued all shapes by hand with a needle turn technique; do likewise if you wish.

The A-G shapes are cut from tem-plates. A is a piecing template, B-G are applique templates. To prepare Template A, trace A on template plas-tic, including seam lines, grain lines and match points. Cut out directly on outer lines. Make small holes at match points using an awl or large needle. Place template right side down on wrong sides of appropriate fabrics; mark around template. Cut out fabric patches and transfer match points to wrong sides of each.



Fabric RequirementsAqua print, orange print

and pink print (fl ying ⅜ yd. geese, A’s) eachWhite solid (fl ying geese, background) 1⅜ yds.Aqua tone-on-tone (fl ying geese, applique, 1st border) ⅞ yd.Magenta tone-on-tone (fl y- ing geese, applique) ½ yd.Navy print (fl ying geese) ¼ yd.Blue/magenta dot (blocks, applique) ⅜ yd.Blue dot, magenta dot, orange dot, aqua wavy stripe, navy wavy stripe, pink zigzag print and aqua zigzag print ¼ yd. (blocks) eachWhite/black print (blocks) ⅜ yd.Multicolor fl oral (2nd border, binding) 1⅜ yds.Backing (piece lengthwise) 3⅝ yds.Batting size 59˝ x 67˝

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)Note: Cutting instructions for applique shapes are on templates in the Pat-tern Pull-Out Section.Aqua print, orange print and pinkprint—cut from each: 4 squares 5¼˝ x 5¼˝ 6 Template AWhite solid 1 square 17½˝ x 17½˝ 1 rectangle 9˝ x 17½˝ 96 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝Aqua tone-on-tone *2 strips 2˝ x 51˝, pieced from 3 width of fabric (WOF) strips *2 strips 2˝ x 46˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips 4 squares 5¼˝ x 5¼˝Magenta tone-on-tone and navy print—cut from each: 4 squares 5¼˝ x 5¼˝

Blue/magenta dot, blue dot, magentadot, orange dot, aqua wavy stripe, navy wavy stripe, pink zigzag print and aqua zigzag print—cut from each: 6 rectangles 2⅛˝ x 8½˝White/black print 24 rectangles 1¼˝ x 8½˝Multicolor fl oral *2 strips 4¼˝ x 54˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips *2 strips 4¼˝ x 53˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips 7 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding)*Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Piecing the Blocks� Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of 4 white solid 2⅞˝ squares. Refer-ring to Diagram I, place 2 marked squares on opposite corners of aqua print 5¼˝ square, right sides together and aligning raw edges. The squares

will overlap slightly. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles. Place a marked square on aqua print corner of each unit, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles to complete 4 aqua fl ying geese. Make 6 sets of 16 matching fl ying geese.

� Referring to Diagram II, sew together 4 different fl ying geese. Stitch white/black print 1¼˝ x 8½˝ rectangle to left side of pieced fl ying geese as shown. Sew 2 different 2⅛˝ x 8½˝ rectangles to white/black rectangle to make Gypsy Block. Make 24 total.

English Paper Piecingwith Freezer Paper� Trace dotted sew line of A piecing template onto dull side of freezer pa-per. Cut out on marked lines (Photo A). To facilitate paper removal, use a regular hole-punch to make a hole in the middle of the freezer paper.

� Center freezer paper template, shiny side down, on wrong side of the A. Press to temporarily adhere freezer paper to fabric (Photo B).

� Fold fabric over freezer paper edge; press. A bit of starch may help keep the fabric pressed fl at. Fold and press seam allowances from three

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sides of the A (Photo C). Note: for Gypsy, the narrow edge of the A will be under an applique patch, so fold-ing back the short side of the A is not necessary.

� Baste the two folded corners of the A using needle and thread, avoid-ing stitching through paper (Photo D).

� Repeat Steps 1-4 for all but 2 A’s. When making the half circle unit, leave one straight side of top and bottom A unfolded to catch seam allowance in the seam.

� Align folded edges of 2 A’s. Whip-stitch A’s together by hand (Photo E). For best results, stitch 3 A’s together into quarter-circle, then join quarter-circles into a circle and half circle as indicated in pattern.

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Diagram III-B� Read English Paper Piecing with Freezer Paper below. Prepare A patch-es as instructed. Sew together 4 each pink print, orange print and aqua print A’s to make pieced circle (Diagram III-A). Similarly, referring to Diagram III-B, sew together 2 each pink, orange and aqua A’s to make pieced half-circle as shown.

� Note: The white solid applique background square and rectangle are cut oversized to allow for shrink-age during applique. Finger-press white 17½˝ square in half vertically, horizontally and diagonally; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Dia-

� Carefully remove basting thread and paper before appliqueing the circle and half circle (Photo F). Note: Any paper can be used for this technique, but it will not temporarily adhere to fabric like freezer paper.



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� Finger-press white 9˝ x 17½˝ rectangle in half horizontally. Make diagonal folds by folding left corners to center right raw edge and fi nger-press. Referring to Diagram IV-B and using folds as a guide, position B-D in alphabetical order, keeping in mind top, right and bottom edges will be trimmed. Align F and Fr with left raw edge. Applique in place. Position pieced half-circle, aligning left raw edges; applique in place. Position G in half-circle, aligning left raw edges and applique in place. Trim top, right and bottom of rectangle to 8½˝ x 16½˝ to make applique rectangle.

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation throughout.� Sew section using applique rectangle and 8 blocks as shown. Sew section using applique square and 6 blocks as shown. Sew 2 rows of 5 blocks each. Stitch sections and rows together.

� Sew aqua tone-on-tone 51˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bot-tom. Stitch 46˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

gram IV-A, position B-D in alphabeti-cal order, keeping in mind that square will be trimmed to 16½˝ x 16½˝ (fi nished size is 16˝ square). Appli-que in place. Position pieced circle in center of square; applique in place. Position E on center hole of circle and applique in place. Trim to 16½˝ square to make applique square.

Stitch multicolor fl oral 54˝ strips to sides; trim even. Stitch 53˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even.

Quilting and Finishing Layer, baste and quilt. Sharon machine quilted curved lines in the blocks and appliques and stippling in the background. Bind with multicolor fl oral.

Designer InformationSee more quilts by Sharon at www.campgramma.blogspot.com.


Note: See Pattern Pull-Out Sectionfor templates.

Cut Assorted greens 8 Template AIvory 4 Template B 4 Template CWhen cutting curves like on these patches, a smaller rotary cutter is recommended. We used one with an 18mm blade.

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Designed bySARAH J.MAXWELL

Made byJACQUE WRIGHT

Machine Quilted bySARABETH REBE


Finished Quilt Size79½˝ x 95½˝

Number of Blocks & Finished Size45 Ribbon Quilt Blocks 9˝ x 9˝

Planning & CuttingInspired by 19th-century English strip quilts, the Ribbon Quilt blocks in this bed quilt are set in alternating vertical rows of high and low contrast, creating a lovely sense of movement from a limited palette. The sashes were fussy cut on the lengthwise grain of a stripe print to make the best use of the print. This pattern is an ideal setting for reproduction fabrics, such as the Paisley Persuasion collection from Marcus Fabrics shown.

Fabric RequirementsBlack/red print (blocks) 1⅛ yds.Red/white print (blocks) ¾ yd.Cream print #1 (blocks) 1⅜ yds.Cream print #2 (blocks) 1 yd.Green print (blocks) ⅞ yd.Gold print (blocks) ⅝ yd.Red/black stripe (sashing) 2⅝ yds. Red/yellow check (inner border, binding) 1⅜ yds.Red paisley (outer border) 2⅝ yds.Backing (piece widthwise) 7⅞ yds.Batting size 88˝ x 104˝

Regency RowsBring formal Old World elegance to your bedroom with this one-block quilt.

Cutting Instructions(cut in order listed)Black/red print 54 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝ 27 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝Red/white print 36 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝ 18 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝ Cream print #1 108 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝Cream print #2 72 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝Green print 54 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝Gold print 36 squares 3⅞˝ x 3⅞˝Red/black stripe* **4 strips 5½˝ x 84˝, cut on the

lengthwise grain, center each strip on the same part of the stripeRed/yellow check **2 strips 2˝ x 84˝, pieced from 6 width of fabric (WOF) strips **2 strips 2˝ x 71˝, pieced from 4 WOF strips 10 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding)Red paisley **2 strips 6¼˝ x 87˝, cut on the lengthwise grain **2 strips 6¼˝ x 82˝, cut on the lengthwise grain*Read Planning & Cutting**Border strips and sashing include extra length for trimming.


Designer InformationSee more quilts by Sarah atwww.designsbysarahj.com.

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Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.� Sew 3 vertical rows of 9 Ribbon Quilt A blocks each. Sew 2 vertical rows of 9 Ribbon Quilt B blocks each. Sew rows alternately with 4 red/black stripe 84˝ strips, trimming strips even with block rows after each addition.

� Sew red/yellow check 84˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch 71˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

� Stitch red paisley 87˝ strips to sides; trim even. Stitch 82˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even.

Piecing the Blocks� Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of cream print #1 3⅞˝ square. Referring to Diagram I, place marked square on black/red print 3⅞˝ square, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 pieced squares. Make 108. In same manner, make remaining pieced squares in fabric combinations and quantities shown.

Diagram I

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� Referring to (Diagram II-A), join 4 black/red and cream #1 pieced squares, 4 green and cream #1 pieced squares and 1 black/red 3½˝ square to make Ribbon Quilt A block. Make 27. In same manner, referring to Diagram II-B make18 Ribbon Quilt B blocks.

Quilting and Finishing� Layer, baste and quilt. Sarabeth machine quilted feather motifs in the blocks, sashings and red paisley borders and cables in the red/yellow check borders. Bind with red/yellow check.

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By Diane Volk Harris

I f you are a maker of quilts, you are on a creative journey. You may never have thought much about it, but you’re contributing to a great bank of

human originality. And if you want to be even more creative than you are now, there are ways to make that happen.

I’ve been pondering my own creative experience, which spans 50 years, and I’ve become curious about the journeys taken by other quilters. How does creativity develop in people who make quilts? Are there any common factors or is it different for everyone?

Most people I spoke with have an early memory of a certain spark—a unique sense of wonder that ap-peared when they created something in childhood. They remember this experience because it awakened in them a desire to make.

I asked quilters about their earli-est recollection of doing something creative. Associate Editor Gigi Khalsa remembers throwing a tantrum when she was about three because she couldn’t draw people as well as her seven-year-old sister. Quilt designer Anne Wiens remembers making fabric yo-yos with her great-grandmother. Emily Klaczak is a member of Quilt-maker’s Scrap Squad. She recalls the cut-and-paste process of collage with photos from magazines and catalogs. Several people made doll clothes as early sewing projects.

Everyone I talked to arrived at quilt-making in a different way, although it’s fairly common to have had a mother or grandmother who made clothing or quilts. Some people were exposed to quilting on television. Several took jobs in stores that carried quilting sup-plies even though they had no quilting experience—and their interest was piqued. Magazines were often the vehicle that brought quilting to some-one’s attention. And sometimes just seeing a beautiful quilt was enough to get the ball rolling.

It’s more common than you might think for a fi rst quilting project to be way beyond someone’s skills. Quilt designer Margaret Kennedy’s fi rst proj-ect was a LeMoyne Star using Georgia Bonesteel methods. “No one told me those set-in seams were too hard, and I did them,” she says.

Klaczak’s experience was similar. She began with Cathedral Windows, but “…gave up after making a pillow-size piece.” She’d been using a bed sheet for the background, and it made the sewing diffi cult.

Julie Huffman is also a member of Quiltmaker’s Scrap Squad. She hung one of her early quilts on the wall in order to tie it because she didn’t know of another way. I saw a pattern of creative ingenuity emerge as people recalled learning how to make quilts. They’d mention fi guring it out for themselves when there was no one around to show them how something was done. “I didn’t know any better” was a recurring statement. Most of these people started to quilt years before the internet existed.

In spite of some rough starts, every-one I interviewed eventually fell in love with quilting and then injected his or her own ideas into the process and the product. I believe that ventur-ing off on your own path to create original quilts (and when you do that) is partly connected to how you’re wired.

Author Anne Wiens has designed her own quilts from the beginning. Klac-zak offered insight by saying it’s like “…learning to cook. At fi rst I followed recipes to the letter, but as I gained confi dence I began to experiment, adapt and use recipes as a starting point. It has become the same with quilting. I am inspired by the patterns that I see in magazines but I now take them as a starting point, and usually end up in a different place when I am done.”

She’s right about confi dence: it’s one of the things you must have in order to do original work. Another thing you need is time. You can’t usually rush creativity—it needs the space of hours.

Margaret Kennedy’s Lemoyne Star Quilt

Whether you’re wired to crave explo-rations of new territory or you need more time and encouragement to fi nd your way into creativity, it can be fi nd your way into creativity, it can be done. Take small steps if need be but by all means, get started. When you by all means, get started. When you are ready to be more original in your own quiltmaking, here are places to begin.

• Change the color scheme shown in • Change the color scheme shown in a pattern. Use C&T’s Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool for ideas.

• Substitute different blocks for the • Substitute different blocks for the ones shown in a pattern. Block books are invaluable tools; invest in at least one. Quiltmaker’s 1000 Blocks is perfect. is perfect.

• Alter the borders by changing their • Alter the borders by changing their width, adding piecing or trying ap-pliqué. Add or eliminate borders.

• Make a small original sampler quilt. • Make a small original sampler quilt. Use blocks of different sizes together as shown in the diagram below.

• Create an original block design on • Create an original block design on graph paper or with quilt design software such as Electric Quilt.

• Play with your original block in • Play with your original block in different settings, with sashing and without, with borders and without. Vary the size of blocks, sashing and Vary the size of blocks, sashing and borders; vary the number of blocks and borders, too.

• Make an original quilt based on • Make an original quilt based on your own unique design, and realize there’s not another one like it in the whole world. Feel fabulously the whole world. Feel fabulously creative!

• Learn about yourself and your cre-• Learn about yourself and your cre-ative possibilities every day for the rest of your life.



1990–2000The light dawned. I tested my own color ideas. I ventured away from pat-terns and techniques to forge my own path. I failed a lot. I kept trying.

1980 I was horrifi ed when one person in my

learn-how-to-quilt course dared to do her own thing. Instead of mak-ing the sedate sampler blocks we were assigned, she created original blocks. She added hand embroidery. She tried appliqué! That girl swerved in a decidedly different direction. I imagined (no doubt mistakenly) the teacher being aghast.

I was 24 years old and I’d been sewing since I was nine. I came to quilting from a background of garment construction, as many people do. When you’re making a garment, it’s a good idea to follow the rules. The end product needs to fi t a body with curves, angles and appendages—so you shouldn’t really put a sleeve where the collar belongs.

Quilting was a different animal. It took time to understand that there are no rules. I came to realize that a success-ful quilt is one that pleases me. It was many years before I grew enough not to care if it pleased others as well.

1988 As I gathered class supplies, I shopped

high and low for the exact fabrics shown in the pattern. How could I make that quilt without those fabrics? I fretted and stewed. Eventually I gave in to the disappointment of substitut-ing other prints and plaids.

I make mostly original quilts be-cause they’re the most satisfying. I use patterns for inspiration. I’m an observer and a collector of ideas. If I take classes, it’s to see how a teacher thinks. I make quilts to please myself alone; if others like them, it’s a bonus.

2000–the present

Goose in the Pond traditional quilt pattern

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Designed &Machine Quilted byKRISTEN LAWSON

Oh Look!The classic I-Spy quilt gets updated with coordinating blocks.

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Number of Blocks & Finished Size32 X Blocks 6˝ x 6˝31 O Blocks 6˝ x 6˝

Planning & CuttingKristen planned her modern I-Spy quilt using cotton solid fabrics sur-rounding squares of fun novelty prints, each different than the next. While the white and navy solid fabrics are con-sistent throughout, she used a variety of similar green, aqua and light blue solids to surround the print squares. Our instructions have you cut 16 width of fabric strips of the assorted solids, but if you prefer to use more colors you can make shorter strip sets of as many colors as you like.

Kristen used leftover strips from the green, aqua and blue solids to make a scrappy binding. Our instructions provide yardage requirements to do likewise. If you prefer to bind your quilt with a single fabric, you’ll need ⅝ yard. Use an accurate ¼˝ seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fi t together well.

Fabric Requirements42 assorted novelty prints 5˝ x 5˝ (blocks) square eachWhite solid (blocks, border) 2 yds.Navy solid (blocks) 1½ yds.*Assorted green, aqua and blue solids (blocks, 1¼ yds binding) totalBacking (piece lengthwise) 3⅛ yds.Batting size 50˝ x 66˝*Read Planning & Cutting

Cutting Instructions(in order listed)42 assorted novelty prints—cut from each: 1 square 2½˝ x 2½˝White solid *2 strips 2½˝ x 57˝, pieced from 3 width of fabric (WOF) strips *2 strips 2½˝ x 49˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips 8 strips 1½˝ x WOF 62 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝ 384 squares 1½˝ x 1½˝Navy solid 8 strips 1½˝ x WOF 62 squares 2⅞˝ x 2⅞˝ 128 squares 2½˝ x 2½˝Assorted green, aqua and blue solids—cut a total of: 16 strips 1½˝ x WOF 9 strips 2½˝ x 26˝ (binding)*Border strips include extra length for trimming.

Piecing the Blocks� Draw diagonal line on wrong side of 3 white solid 1½˝ squares. Place 2 marked squares on opposite corners of navy solid 2½˝ square, right sides together, aligning raw edges (Diagram I). Sew on marked lines; trim away and discard excess fabric. Open and press. Repeat on 1 additional navy square corner to make corner unit. Make 128.

Make 128

Diagram I

1½˝2½˝

Diagram II

Cut 128total 2½˝

Make 8 total

1½˝ x WOF

� Sew white 1½˝ x WOF strip to green, aqua or blue solid WOF strip to make white strip set (Diagram II). Make 8 total. Press in direction of arrow. Cut white strip sets into 128 segments 2½˝ wide.

Make 32 total

Diagram III

2½˝

� Referring to Diagram III, sew together 4 corner units, 4 different white strip segments and assorted print 2½˝ square to make X Block. Make 32 total.


Designer InformationSee more quilts by Kristen at alittlecrispy.com.

� Draw diagonal line on wrong side of white 2⅞˝ square. Referring to Diagram IV, place marked square on navy solid 2⅞˝ square, right sides to-gether. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 pieced squares. Make 124.

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2½˝ x 49˝

2½˝ x

57˝

Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block place-ment and orientation.� Sew 9 rows of 7 blocks each, alternating X and O Blocks as shown. Stitch rows together.

Sew white 57˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch 49˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

� Using Step 2 technique, sew navy 1½˝ x WOF strip to green, aqua or blue solid WOF strip to make navy strip set (Diagram V). Make 8 total. Press in direction of arrow. Cut navy strip sets into 124 segments 2½˝ wide.

� Referring to Diagram VI, sew together 4 pieced squares, 4 differ-ent navy strip segments and assorted print 2½˝ square to make O Block. Make 31 total.

Diagram IVMake 124

2⅞˝

Diagram V

Cut 124total 2½˝

Make 8 total

1½˝ x WOF

Make 31 total

Diagram VI

2½˝

Quilting and Finishing Layer, baste and quilt. Kristen machine quilted allover stippling. Bind with green, aqua and blue solids.

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Number of Blocks & Finished Size1 Old Maid’s Ramble Block 40˝ x 40˝

Planning, Marking, & CuttingBold black, red and cream prints from the Feed Company collection by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics are the perfect choice for this big-block quilt.



Fabric RequirementsWhite print (background) ⅞ yd.Red print (piecing, 2nd border) 1⅜ yds.White/red print (piecing) ½ yd.Red seed print (piecing) ½ yd.Black print (piecing) ¾ yd.White text print (center) 1 fat quarter*Black solid (1st border, binding) ⅞ yd.Backing 3¾ yds.Batting size 62˝ x 62˝*A fat quarter is 18˝ x 20-22˝.

Guiding StarSupersize your piecing with this big block quilt.


= cut in half diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally

White print 2 squares 11¼˝ x 11¼˝ 4 squares 5⅞˝ x 5⅞˝ 4 squares 5⅞˝ x 5⅞˝ 8 squares 5½˝ x 5½˝Red print *2 strips 6¼˝ x 57˝, pieced from 3 width of fabric (WOF) strips *2 strips 6¼˝ x 45˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips 4 squares 5⅞˝ x 5⅞˝

White/red print 1 square 11¼˝ x 11¼˝ 4 squares 5½˝ x 5½˝Red seed print 8 squares 5⅞˝ x 5⅞˝Black print 4 squares 10⅞˝ x 10⅞˝ White text print 1 square 10½˝ x 10½˝Black solid 7 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding) *2 strips 1¾˝ x 45˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips *2 strips 1¾˝ x 43˝, pieced from 3 WOF strips *Border strips include extra length for trimming.


Piecing the Center Block� Draw diagonal line on wrong side of white print 5⅞˝ square. Referring to Diagram I, place marked square on red print 5⅞˝ square, right sides to-gether. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 pieced squares. Make 8.

Make 4

5½˝

5½˝

Diagram II

� Sew together white 5½˝ square, 2 pieced squares and white/red print 5½˝ square to make corner unit (Dia-gram II). Make 4.

Make 8

11¼˝

5⅞˝

Diagram III

� Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of 4 red seed print 5⅞˝ squares. Re-ferring to Diagram III, place 2 marked squares on opposite corners of white 11¼˝ square, right sides together and aligning raw edges. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles. Place a marked square on white corner of each unit, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked lines; cut apart on marked lines. Open and press small triangles to make 4 pieced rectangles. Repeat for a total of 8 pieced rect-angles.

� Sew white 5⅞˝ half-square triangles and white/red 11¼˝ quarter-square triangles to pieced rectangle to make large pieced triangle (Diagram IV). Stitch black print 10⅞˝ half-square triangles to large pieced triangle to make side unit. Make 4.

Make 4

5⅞˝

11¼˝

10⅞˝

Diagram IV

� To make center star square, sew white 5½˝ squares, pieced rectangles and white text print 10½˝ square together (Diagram V). Make 1.

5½˝

10½˝

Make 1Diagram V

Make 8

5⅞˝

Diagram I


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Assembling the Quilt TopNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.� Arrange and sew corner units, side units and center star square together to complete Old Maid’s Ramble Block.

� Sew black solid 43˝ strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch 45˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

Stitch red print 45˝ strips to sides; trim even. Stitch 57˝ strips to top/bot-tom; trim even with sides.

Quilting and Finishing Layer, baste and quilt. Karin machine quilted an allover swirl and fl ourish design. Bind with black solid.

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43˝

6¼˝ x

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Blocks in this Issue & Finished Size4 C Blocks 12˝ x 12˝4 D Blocks 12˝ x 12˝

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McCall’s Quilting instructions and templates are for traditional applique techniques. Note that the appliques in Sarah’s quilt are fused and edge-stitched using satin stitch and other decorative machine stitches. If you fuse your applique, be sure to reverse any asymmetrical shapes.

Cutting Instructions for4 C and 4 D Blocks(cut in order listed)

= cut in half diagonallyTurquoise geometric 8 squares 10˝ x 10˝Yellow stripe 8 Template VPink dot 4 each Template W and W reversed (Wr) 4 each Template Y and Yr 4 each Template Z and Zr 4 each Template AA and AArOrange dot 4 each Template X and Xr Purple dot *16 squares 6⅞˝ x 6⅞˝ *To keep the print oriented as in the featured quilt, cut 8 squares in half on one diagonal, and 8 on the opposite diagonal.


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Appliqueing and Piecing theC and D Blocks� Note: The turquoise applique background squares are cut oversized. Finger-press turquoise geometric 10˝ square in half twice diagonally; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Diagram I-A, position V-AA. Applique in place. Trim to 9˝ square to make block center C. Make 4. In similar manner, make 4 block centers D, us-ing V-AAr (Diagram I-B).

� Referring to Diagram II, sew purple dot 6⅞˝ half-square triangles to block center, watching print orienta-tion, to make C Block. Make 4 C and 4 D Blocks.

Make 4;trim to 9˝ square

Make 4

10˝

Diagram I-ADiagram I-B

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X

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AAr Zr

Wr

C D

Diagram IIMake 4D

6⅞˝

Make 4C

This completes Part 3

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