American Patchwork & Quilting - USA (2019-08)

(Antfer) #1

  1. Referring to Diagram 1, sew
    together a pair of assorted print 2×15"
    strips to make a strip set. Cut strip set
    into four 3^1 ∕ 2 "-wide Rail Fence units.
    Repeat to make eight matching Rail
    Fence units total.
    2. Repeat Step 1 to make 128 (16 sets of
    eight) Rail Fence units total.
    3. Select a pair of assorted print
    37 ∕ 8 " squares. Use a pencil to mark a
    diagonal line on wrong side of lighter
    square. Layer marked square atop
    darker square. Sew together with two
    seams, stitching^1 ∕ 4 " on each side of
    marked line (Diagram 2). Cut pair


ASSEMBLE BLOCKS


Measurements include^1 ∕ 4 " seam
allowances. Sew with right sides
together unless otherwise stated.
Press seams in directions indicated
by arrows on diagrams. If no direction
is specified, press seam toward
darker fabric.
Pair assorted print pieces in 16
two-color combinations. This will help
you avoid repetitive blocks.

2 × 15


2 × 15


31 / 2 "


Diagram 1

48 APQ ¥ August 2019

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