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Featuring the Moon Shine fabric collection by

Tula Pink for FreeSpirit Fabrics

Skill level: Easy

The rows of chevrons are reminiscent of an abacus.

Practice your counting skills on this fun quilt by Tula Pink.

Quilt Approx: 80“ x 90” (203cm x 229cm)

SuppliesFabrics from FreeSpirit Moon shine by Tula Pink

MOONSHINE

24 Fat Quarters (45.5 cm x 56 cm), (see fabric pairing chart)

CSFSESS.CREAM

2 ½ yds (2.3m) (for background)

PWTP055.STRAW

8 ¼ yd (7/65m) (backing, extra for aligning print)

PWTP061.TANGE

5/8 yd (.60m) (binding)

Technique: Patchwork

Brand: FreeSpirit fabric

Crafting time: Longer Term

Abacus Quilt Pattern

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CuttingFrom each fat quarter

(1) 11½“ x 111⁄2” (29cm x 29cm) square

(4) 57⁄8” x 57⁄8” (14.92cm x 14.92cm) square

From the background fabric

(2) 11½ “ x 111⁄2” square (29cm x 29cm)

(8) 57⁄8 x 57⁄8” square (14.92cm x 14.92 cm)

(8) 101⁄2” x 26” rectangle (26.5cm x 66cm)

From the backing fabric

(2) 148” x Width of Fabric (375.92 cm)

From the binding fabric

(9) 21⁄4” (6.5cm) x Width of Fabric

Instructions1. Draw a diagonal line from one corner

to the opposing corner of all 57⁄8”

(14.92cm) squares (both the prints

and the background fabrics).

2. Pair all 57⁄8” squares with their coordinating 111⁄2” (29

cm) square according to the fabric pairing chart.

3. Place two 57⁄8” (14.92cm) squares on

opposing corners of the 111⁄2” (29 cm)

square, right sides together, carefully

lining up the outside corners of each

piece and pin in place.


4. Sew a scant ¼“ (6cm) seam on either

side of the drawn line across all three

fabric squares.

5. Cut across all

three fabric

squares ON

the drawn line

to create two

identical units.

6. Fold the small triangles back so all

fabrics are right side up and press.

7. Place the third coordinating 57⁄8”

(14.92cm) square on the larger

triangle, right sides together,

carefully lining up the top point and

sides with the drawn line running

down the middle of the piece separating the two

smaller triangles. Pin in place.

8. Sew a scant ¼“ (6cm) seam on

either side of the drawn line.

9. Cut ON the drawn line creating two identical “flying

geese” units.

10. Fold the small triangle back so all fabrics are right side

up and press.

11. Repeat steps 7 through 10 to create two more

identical units for a total of four identical units.

(26.5cm x 14 cm)



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12. Repeat Steps 2 through 11 using all of the remaining

fabric pairings to create a total of 104 complete flying

geese units.

13. Assemble all flying geese units according to the

column assembly diagram for a total of eight columns.

14. Sew one background 10½” x 26” (26.5cm x 14cm)

rectangle to the top of one completed column along

the 10-1/2”(26.5cm)” edge, right sides together.

15. Sew the remaining edge of the 10½” x 26” (26.5cm x

66cm) rectangle to the bottom of the column creating

a closed circle or tube.

16. Cut RANDOMLY across the 101⁄2” (26.5cm) width on

the BACKGROUND fabric only to create the visual

effect of the chevrons sliding up and down the column.

17. Press the seams where the column meets the

background fabric.


18. Repeat steps 14 through 17 to create a total of 8

columns with background strips.

19. Sew all eight columns together according to the Quilt

Top Assembly Diagram.



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Simple Straight Grain, Tuck-In Binding 1. From the binding fabric cut (9) strips 2 1⁄4” (5.5cm) x

With of fabric.

2. With RIGHT sides together overlap two strips at a 90°

angle. Stitch a diagonal line from one corner to the

opposite corner and trim the excess fabric leaving a 1⁄4” (6mm) seam allowance. Press open.

3. Repeat to connect all 9 strips into one long binding

strip.

4. Fold one end of the binding in and press to create a

45° angle with a clean folded edge.

5. Fold the binding strip in half and press.

6. Beginning with the angled end of binding strip, align

the raw edges of the binding strip with the edge of the

finished quilt, do not start at a corner. Using a walking

foot and a 1⁄4” (6cm) seam allowance begin stitching

the binding strip to the quilt as least 6” (15cm) down

from the angled edge. Stitch down one side of the

quilt stopping 1⁄4” (6cm) inch from the corner and

backstitch.

7. Remove the quilt from the sewing machine. Fold the

binding up, away from the quilt so that it forms a 45°

angle. Fold the binding back down, over itself so the

new fold is aligned with the edge of the quilt.

8. Begin sewing along the next edge starting 1⁄4” (6cm)

from the folded edge. Continue to miter each corner

as you come to it.

9. To finish the binding, tuck the end tail into the folded

start tail and continue sewing until your stitch line has

overlapped the beginning stitch line by at least 1”

(2.5cm).

10. Fold the binding around to the back of the quilt. Use a

coordinating thread color and hand stitch the binding

in place so that it covers the machine stitch line. Use a

basic whip stitch. Miter each corner as you come to it.



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