Sunday, August 4, 2013
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A "Little" Summer Sewing
Option 3 uses 50 blocks and is set on point in a
I hope all your basket blocks are done and ready to be set.
I got a "little" carried away and made 3 quilts for a total
of 113 little basket blocks. The first option is a straight set
with 31 blocks and a scalloped border. Super sweet and simple.
The second option is set on point with 32 blocks,
sashing and cornerstones. The blocks are floating
just a bit to give the look of a "little" border.
This blue and white quilt will be perfect for our
Blue and White Quilt Show coming in October.
unique pattern. The soft fabrics and Kona natural
give this quilt a sweet summertime feel.
Option One
Setting Instructions
finished quilt 21" x 25"
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from setting fabric cut:
32 - 2-1/2" squares
3 - 3" x width of fabric strips for borders.
from inner border fabric cut:
2 - 1-1/2" x width of fabric strips
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Layout quilt center using diagram above.
Add inner border using your quilts measurements
Add outer border using your quilt measurements.
Quilt as desired - I hand quilted mine.
Scallop border if desired using your favorite method.
If you scallop border - bind using single thickness binding.
Option Two
Setting Instructions
finished quilt 16" x 20"
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from sashing fabric cut: 80 - 1" x 2-1/2" strips
from cornerstone fabric cut: 49 - 1" squares
from setting triangle fabric cut:
4 - 7" squares cut twice diagonally
2 - 4" squares cut once diagonally - corners
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Layout quilt center using diagram above.
Square up quilt top leaving the blocks floating to create
the appearance of a small border.
Quilt as desired, I used a small stipple
and finish up with a single thickness binding.
Option Three
Setting Instructions
finished quilt 26" x 28"
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from background fabric cut:
21 - 2-1/2" squares
6 - 4" squares cut twice diagonally
2 - 2-1/2" squares cut once diagonally
3 - 1-1/2" x width of fabric strips - outer border
from border fabric cut: 3 - 4" x width of fabric strips
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Layout quilt center using diagram above.
Piece rows together diagonally.
Add inner border using your quilts measurements
Add outer border using your quilt measurements.
Quilt as desired, this one I had quilted with a mini baptist fan
pattern, thanks Maria. Bind
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