Let Freedom Ring

Stars and Stripes BlockThese instructions are to make 1 block. Refer to the block diagram for piece placement. Sew 3 assorted red print 1¾” x 11½” rect-angles to 2 assorted cream print or piña colada solid 1¾” x 11½” rectangles to create Unit A. Sew an assorted blue print 6¾” x 9½” rectangle to Unit A to create the Top Unit. Sew 3 assorted cream print or piña colada solid 1¾” x 20½” rectangles to 2 assorted red print 1¾” x 20½” rectangles to create the Bottom Unit. Sew the Top Unit to the Bottom Unit. Sew a cream stars 2½” x 13” rect-angle to each side. Sew a cream stars 1¾” x 24½” rectangle to the top and bottom to complete the Stars and Stripes Block. Repeat to make 4 Stars and Stripes Block.

Quilt Center AssemblyRefer to the quilt photo for Stars and Stripes Block placement. Lay out blocks in 2 rows of 2 blocks. Sew rows together to complete the center of the quilt.

BordersSeam allowances vary so measure through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces. Sew side borders first.

Border 1Side borders should be 30½”. Top and bottom borders should be 52½”.

Border 2Side borders should be 34½”. Top and bottom borders should be 66½”.

Finish quilt by layering the quilt top, batting, and back. Bind with your favorite Riley Blake fabric from the Stars & Stripes Collection. Have fun with your colors and enjoy the journey of making your quilt.

FINISHED QUILT SIZE 66” x 48”Finished Block Size 24” x 15”Measurements include ¼” seam allowance.Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Please check our website www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any revisions before starting this project. This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS¼ yard blue main (C2790 Blue)15/8 yards cream main (C2790 Cream)¼ yard blue words (C2791 Blue)¼ yard cream words (C2791 Cream)¼ yard red words (C2791 Red)¼ yard red floral (C2793 Red)5/8 yard red plaid (C2795 Red)¼ yard blue stars (C2796 Blue)2/3 yard cream stars (C2796 Cream)¼ yard red stars (C2796 Red)½ yard piña colada solid (C100-03 Piña Colada)Binding 5/8 yardBacking 31/4 yards

CUTTING REQUIREMENTSPlease read instructions first before cutting. Seam allowances vary so measure through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces.

Stars and Stripes BlockCut 2 rectangles 6¾” x 9½” from blue starsCut 1 rectangle 6¾” x 9½” from blue wordsCut 1 rectangle 6¾” x 9½” from blue mainCut 3 rectangles 1¾” x 11½” from each of the following prints: red words, red floral, red plaid, red starsCut 2 rectangles 1¾” x 20½” from each of the following prints: red words, red floral, red plaid, red starsCut 2 rectangles 1¾” x 11½” from each of the following prints: cream main, cream wordsCut 3 rectangles 1¾” x 20½” from each of the following prints: cream main, cream wordsCut 4 rectangles 1¾” x 11½” from piña colada solidCut 6 rectangles 1¾” x 20½” from piña colada solidCut 8 rectangles 1¾” x 24½” from cream starsCut 8 rectangles 2½” x 13” from cream stars

Border 1Cut 5 strips 2½” x WOF from red plaid

Border 2Cut 6 strips 7½” x WOF from cream main

QUILT ASSEMBLYRefer to the quilt photo for placement of fabrics.

©2012 Riley Blake Designs and My Mind’s Eye. Quilt Design by Jina Barney.

Unit A

Let Freedom Ring

Top Unit

Bottom Unit Stars and Stripes Block