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Designed by flaurie & finchFeaturing the Blossom Batiks Horizon fabric collection for RJR Fabrics

Note: This quilt is a digital representation. Your �nished quilt may vary slightly. Intermediate

Fabric A #3575_003

Fabric B #3573_002

Fabric C #3575_002

Fabric D #3576_003

Fabric E #3576_002

Fabric F #3574_004

Fabric G #2930_013

Fabric H #3574_003

Fabric J #3351_004

Fabric K #2930_011

Fabric L #3574_005

Fabric I #3351_005

Fabric N #3576_001

Fabric O #3574_002

Fabric M #3575_001

Fabric P #3574_001

Fabric Q #3351_003

Fabric R #3574_006

City Blooms Color Card Blossom Batiks Horizon fabric collection

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Yardage Requirements1/4 yard each: Fabric D - #3576-003 Fabric E - #3576-002 Fabric J - #3351-004 Fabric K - #2930-0111/3 yard each: Fabric O - #3574_002 Fabric P - #3574-001 Fabric Q - #3351-0033/8 yard each: Fabric C - #3575-002 Fabric F - #3574-004 Fabric G -#2930-013 Fabric H - #3574-0031/2 yard each: Fabric B - #3573-002 Fabric I - #3351-005 Fabric R - #3574-0063/4 yard each of: Fabric L - #3574-005 Fabric M - #3575-001(includes binding) Fabric N - #3576-0017/8 yard Fabric A - #3575-0033-1/4 yards of backing56” x 68“ piece of battingBasic sewing supplies

Cutting and PreparationFrom Fabric A, cut:Ten 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut four strips into three 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, seven 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces, and six 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces. Reserve remaining strips for outer border

From Fabric B, cut:Four 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into six 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, �ve 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces, and four 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric C, cut:Three 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into four 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, one 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” piece, and �ve 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric D, cut:Two 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into two 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, four 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces, and two 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric E, cut:Two 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into two 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces and three 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces

From Fabric F, cut:Three 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into four 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, three 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces, and four 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric G, cut:Three 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into �ve 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, one 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” piece, and two 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric H, cut:Three 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into four 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, one 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” piece, and seven 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric I, cut:Three 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into two 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, seven 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces, and two 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric J, cut:Two 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into two 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, one 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” piece, and three 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” pieces

From Fabric K, cut:Two 2-1/2” x WOF strips; subcut into two 2-1/2“ x 14-1/2” pieces, two 2-1/2“ x 9-1/2” pieces, and one 2-1/2“ x 6-1/2” piece

From Fabric L, cut:(15) 1-1/2“ x WOF strips

From Fabric M, cut:(6) 2-1/4“ x WOF strips for bindingReserve remainder for applique.

Refer to templates starting on p. 6 to cut applique shapes from Fabrics M-R. Trace templates onto paper side of fusible web. Cut out each shape approximately 1/4” past drawn lines. Fuse to indicated fabric and cut out on drawn lines.

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Make the Pieced Background 1. Referring to the Piecing Chart below and Pieced Background Diagram on p. 4, lay out the various 2-1/2” x 14-1/2“, 2-1/2” x 9-1/2“, and 2-1/2” x 6-1/2“ pieces into vertical rows. Sew the pieces into rows, each measuring 58-1/2” long.

Row 114-1/2” I6-1/2” H14-1/2” F9-1/2” A 6-1/2” C 9-1/2” B

Row 39-1/2” I14-1/2” H6-1/2” D9-1/2” A14-1/2” B6-1/2” C

Row 56-1/2” K9-1/2” H6-1/2” I14-1/2” F9-1/2” D14-1/2” B

Row 714-1/2” K6-1/2” G14-1/2” D9-1/2” F6-1/2” A9-1/2” B

Row 99-1/2” I14-1/2” K6-1/2” D9-1/2” F14-1/2” B6-1/2” A

Row 116-1/2” J9-1/2” I6-1/2” G14-1/2” F9-1/2” A14-1/2” B

Row 26-1/2” J9-1/2” I6-1/2” F14-1/2” G9-1/2” D14-1/2” A

Row 414-1/2” I6-1/2” F14-1/2” E9-1/2” B6-1/2” C9-1/2” A

Row 69-1/2” I14-1/2” G6-1/2” A9-1/2” B14-1/2” C6-1/2” A

Row 86-1/2” J9-1/2” I6-1/2” H14-1/2” B9-1/2” E14-1/2” C

Row 1014-1/2” H6-1/2” I14-1/2” G9-1/2” D6-1/2” A9-1/2” B

Row 129-1/2” K14-1/2” H6-1/2” A9-1/2” G14-1/2” C6-1/2” C

Row 1314-1/2” J6-1/2” F14-1/2” H9-1/2” E 6-1/2” B 9-1/2” A

Row 159-1/2” I14-1/2” E6-1/2” H9-1/2” F14-1/2” D6-1/2” B

Row 176-1/2” H9-1/2” J6-1/2” H14-1/2” F9-1/2” C14-1/2” B

Row 146-1/2” H9-1/2” K6-1/2” H14-1/2” G9-1/2” A14-1/2” C

Row 1614-1/2” J6-1/2” F14-1/2” A9-1/2” E6-1/2” B9-1/2” A

Row 189-1/2” I14-1/2” G6-1/2” B9-1/2” D14-1/2” A6-1/2” C

2. Sew the eighteen pieced rows and ten 1-1/2” x 58-1/2” L strips together lengthwise as shown in the Pieced Background Diagram on p. 4.

Adding the Applique 1. Referring to the Applique Placement Guide on p. 6, build each �ower applique on a pressing cloth, leaving the paper on the back of the bottom piece of each �ower. Fuse the layers in place following manufacturer’s directions. 2. Referring to the Quilt Layout Diagram on p. 5, fuse the layered �owers and stems onto the pieced background. 3. Secure all applique pieces with a zig zag or decorative stitch.

Assembling the Quilt Sew the six 2-1/2” x WOF A strips short ends together into a long strip. Cut two 58-1/2” lengths and two 50-1/2” lengths. Sew the longer strips to the sides of the quilt and the remaining strips to the top and bottom.

FinishingLay the backing right side down, batting, and quilttop right side up. Baste the layers together andquilt as desired. Use the six 2-1/4” x WOF M stripsto bind the quilt.

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Quilt Layout Diagram