the blocks and you don’t have the
same fabric repeated in one block.Assembly
10
Lay out the blocks in nine rows
of six on a design wall or the
fl oor. Rotate the blocks so that the
diagonal lines of beige squares
continue throughout the quilt.
Rearrange the blocks until you’re
happy with the balance of colour
and pattern.11
Join the top six blocks, right
sides together, to make one row
and press all the seams to the left.
Repeat this step for the second row,
but press the seams to the right.12
Replacing the rows in the layout
as you go, repeat Step 11 until
the blocks in all nine rows are joined,
ensuring that you continue pressing
the seams in alternate directions.13
Join the rows together, right
sides facing and seams nesting,
and press all the seams downwards.
Border14
Join the 3in beige strips together
end to end to make one long
strip. Press the seams open.15
Measure the length of the quilt
through the centre and cut two
strips to this measurement from the
long strip. Sew them to the left and
right edges of the quilt, matching thecentre and end points. Press the seams
towards the border.16
Measure the width of the quilt
through the centre, trim two
strips to this length from the remainder
of the long strip and sew them to the
top and bottom edges of the quilt.
Press the seams towards the border
to complete the quilt top.Finishing
17
Trim 25cm (10in) from one long
edge of the backing fabric to
make a rectangle about 160 x 215cm
(63 x 84in). Press it, smooth it out on
the fl oor, right side down, and secure
it with masking tape. Lay the battingCompleted block showing the hand quiltingJEMIMA’S PRESSING TIP Quilt instructions often just expect
you to know which way to press the seams in your blocks. I’ve given specific
pressing instructions for which way to iron the seams to help your block lie as flat
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