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Pattern: Trading Patches
Trading Patches |
Throw Size Version Designed by Finished Quilt Size Number of Blocks and Finished Size |
Fabric Requirements
Assorted prints (blocks) 10 -10 1/2 yds. total
Binding 7/8 yd.
Backing (piece lengthwise) 5 1/8 yds.
Batting Twin size
Other Materials
6 1/2″ – square acrylic ruler with diagonal line
Rotary cutter and mat
Cutting Instructions
Assorted prints—cut a total of:
… 252 squares 6″ x 6″
… 252 strips 1 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Piecing the Blocks
Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, cut assorted 6″ square in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. Finger-press triangles and an assorted 1 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ strip in half, and stitch triangles to sides of strip, matching folds. Using 6 1/2″ acrylic ruler and rotary cutter, trim to 5″ square, aligning diagonal line on ruler with center of strip. Repeat to make 252 Blocks total.
Quilt Top Assembly, Quilting, and Finishing
Step 2. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew 18 rows of 14 blocks each, rotating as shown. Sew rows together.
Step 3. Layer, baste, quilt, and bind (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions).
Designer Information
Ann Weber and Joanne Rowicki are The Gingham Girls, a sister design team with their own quilting business. To see more of their designs, visit www.ginghamgirls.biz, or email [email protected] for further information.