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F R E E P R O J E C T S H E E T AROUND THE BLOCK QUILT S I Z E 4 9 " x 6 3 "

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M A T E R I A L S

¼ yard of each: Block Blooms [Red & Navy], Flower Bed [Red, Yellow & Navy], Pocket Patch [Yellow, Navy & Gray], Cross Stitch [Pink & Gray]17/8 yards Limestone for Background ½ yard Cross Stitch [Gray] for Binding 4 yards Block Blooms [Red] for Backing

8" x 8" squares from each: 34- Limestone5- Block Blooms [Red & Navy], Cross Stitch [Pink]4- Flower Bed [Yellow], Pocket Patch [Yellow], Cross Stich [Gray] 3- Pocket Patch [Gray]2- Flower Bed [Red]1- Flower Bed [Navy], Pocket Patch [Navy]

C U T T I N G D I R E C T I O N S

AROUND THE BLOCK QUILT F E A T U R I N G AROUND THE BLOCK B Y SKINNY LAMINX

A S S E M B L Y D I R E C T I O N S1. Mark a diagonal line from upper left corner to lower right corner on the wrong side of all 8" Limestone squares. [�g 1]

2. Select a print fabric square and a Limestone square. Lay squares RST (Right Sides Together), sew ¼" on each side of the diagonal line. [�g 2]

3. Cut on the diagonal line and press seam toward the print fabric.

4. Square up each block to 7½" square. Use the diagonal 45 degree line on the ruler to help center the block.

5. Refer to the QUILT DIAGRAM for fabric color placement and block direction. Arrange the blocks in nine horizontal rows of seven blocks each. Sew the blocks together in rows, press seam allowances in one direction for each row, alternating direction from row to row. [�g 3] Sew the rows together to complete quilt top. (Not all blocks will be used in the quilt.)

6. Layer the quilt top, batting, and backing. Baste, quilt as desired, and bind.

Cutting dimensions include ¼" seam allowances.

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Note: All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies. Please read instructions carefully before starting the construction of this quilt. If desired, wash and iron your fabrics before starting to cut.

D I A G R A M S

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Row 1

Row 2

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Q U I L T D I A G R A M

Cross Stitch [Pink]

Cross Stitch [Gray]

Flower Bed [Yellow]

Flower Bed [Red]

Flower Bed [Navy]

Block Blooms [Navy]

Block Blooms [Red]

Pocket Patch [Gray]

Pocket Patch [Navy]

Pocket Patch [Yellow]

Limestone