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raw edge to raw edge. The edges of

these blocks have bias edges, so take

care not to distort them as you press

the seams.

11

Repeat Steps 9-10 to make

a total of 16 Hedgehog blocks.

Assembly

12

Referring to the Quilt Layout

Diagram, lay out the Hedgehog

blocks, sashing strips and appliqué

panel on a large table or the fl oor.

Move the blocks around to achieve

a pleasing mix of colours.

13

When you’re happy with the

arrangement, join the blocks

and short vertical sashing strips in

each row together, pressing the

seams towards the sashing. They

should measure 9^1 ⁄ 2 x 41in from raw

edge to raw edge. Replace them in

the layout as you go. Assemble

the four block rows.

14

Sew a 2 x 41in sashing strip

to the top of Row 1 and the

bottom of Rows 1, 2 and 5. Join the

rows and appliqué panel together

in order. Then sew the 2 x 54in white

strips to the left and right edges of

the quilt. Your quilt should measure

54 x 44in from raw edge to raw edge.

Border

15

Remove the selvedges from

the 3^1 ⁄ 2 in strips you cut for the

border in Step 2. Join the strips end

to end to make one length and press

the seams open.

16

From the joined length, cut:

• Two strips, 3^1 ⁄ 2 x 54in
  (side borders)


• Two strips, 3^1 ⁄ 2 x 50in (top and
  bottom borders).

17

Sew the longer strips to the

left and right edges of the quilt

and press the seams outwards. Then

sew the shorter strips to the top and

bottom edges, pressing as before,

to complete the quilt top.

Finishing

18

Cut the backing fabric into two

equal lengths and remove the

selvedges. Sew the two pieces side by

side with a^1 ⁄ 2 in seam and press it open.

Trim it to measure about 66 x 56in.

19

Refer to Step 17 on page 62

to layer and baste the quilt.

20

Quilt as desired. Rachael did

a large free-motion stipple over

most of the quilt using white thread.

For the appliqué, she used threads to

match the appliqué fabrics and free-

motion stitched a few times close to

Quilt Layout Diagram

RACHAEL’S

LETTERING TIPS

Decide on the style and size

of the letters for the child’s

name. Either draw them by hand

on paper or select a suitable

font from your computer, enlarge

to the desired size and print

out the required letters. Turn

them over to the wrong side

and trace them onto the fusible

web in reverse. (A light source

behind the paper is helpful

here.) Then follow Steps 5-6.

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PROJECT

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