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7

Using the block layouts as a

reference, lay out your squares,

HSTs and striped squares as shown.

8

Sew the units together row by row.

Press open the seams and then

sew the rows together to complete

the block.

ASSEMBLY

9

The quilt is put together in fi ve

rows of four blocks each. Layout

the blocks, using the quilt diagram as

a guide, or create your own layout.

10

Sew together blocks to create

the rows, being careful to match

the seams.

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Press open the seams and then

sew the rows together to fi nish

the quilt top.

FINISHING THE QUILT

12

Cut your 3½ yard backing piece

in half and remove the selvedge.

Sew back together along one of the

selvedge edges, to make a piece big

enough for the backing. Using your

preferred method baste the backing

fabric, wadding and quilt front

together ensuring there are a few

extra inches of wadding and backing

fabric each side.

13

Quilt as desired. I chose to use

the diagonals created by the

HSTs as a guide and then quilted

down the striped units.

14

Prepare the binding from

the seven 2½" binding strips

by joining them together at 45°

angles. Fold and press the binding

in half. Bind the quilt using your

preferred method.

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QUILT

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Orange Block Pink/Purple Block Red/Pink Block

Yellow Block

Always press seams

to the darker side

of the fabric