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Quilt
Finished Size: 60 ½ in x 72 ½ in (153.67 cm x 184.15 cm)
Fabric Needed
3 Wishes® Cuddle Cubs Collection
• 2 yds – Among the Trees (22192-WHT-FLN-D)
• 1 1⁄3 yds – Cub-Panions (22189-WHT-FLN-D) for Piecing and Binding
• 1 1⁄8 yds – Packed Clouds (22190-BLU-FLN-D)
• 7⁄8 yd – Cub Toss (22193-GRY-FLN-D)
• 5⁄₈ yd – Cuddle Faces (22191-TAN-FLN-D)
• 4 yds – Packed Clouds (22190-BLU-FLN-D)
Additional Supplies Needed:
• 68 in x 80 in (172.72 cm x 203.2 m) Cotton batting
• Piecing and sewing thread
• Quilting and sewing supplies
• Even-feed foot (optional for quilting)
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Before You Begin
Read all instructions before beginning project. Do not pre-wash fabrics. Press fabrics with a dry iron on cotton setting before cutting. Use a ¼ in (6.35 mm) seam allowance and sew fabrics with right sides together (RST) unless otherwise noted. Press seams in the direction of the arrows. wof = width of fabric
Cutting
Use a rotary cutter and ruler to cut the size and number of squares and rectangles from each fabric listed below.
Among the Trees (22192-WHT-FLN-D) – 2 yds (182.88 cm x 106.68 cm)
Cut 2 – 4 ½ in x 64 ½ in (11.43 cm x 163.83 cm)
Cut 2 – 4 ½ in x 60 ½ in (11.43 cm x 153.67 cm)
Cut 20 – 2 ½ in x 12 ½ in (6.35 cm x 31.75 cm)
Cut 20 – 2 ½ in x 8 ½ in (6.35 cm x 21.59 cm)
Cub-Panions (22189-WHT-FLN-D) – 1 1 3 yds (121.92 cm x 106.68 cm)
Cut 7 – 2 ½ in x wof (6.35 cm x 106.68 cm) for Binding
Cut 10 – 8 ½ in x 8 ½ in (21.59 cm x 21.59 cm)
Packed Clouds (22190-BLU-FLN-D) – 1 1⁄8 yds (102.87 cm x 106.68 cm)
Cut 20 – 2 ½ in x 12 ½ in (6.35 cm x 31.75 cm)
Cut 20 – 2 ½ in x 8 ½ in (6.35 cm x 21.59 cm)
Cub Toss (22193-GRY-FLN-D) – 7 8 yd (80.01
Cut 10 – 8 ½ in x 8 ½ in (21.59 cm x 21.59 cm)
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Cuddle Faces (22191-TAN-FLN-D) – 7⁄8 yd (80.01 cm x 106.68 cm)
Cut 6 – 2 ½ in x 42 in (6.35 cm x 106.68
Sewing
1. Refer to Diagram A to sew one Packed Clouds strip 2 ½ in 8 ½ in (6.35 cm x 21.59 cm) RST to each side of one Cub-Panions square 8 ½ in x 8 ½ in (21.59 cm x 21.59 cm). Sew one Packed Clouds strip 2 ½ in x 12 ½ in (6.35 cm x 31.75 cm) RST to the top and bottom of the Cub-Panions square to make Block One which should measure 12 ½ in x 12 ½ in (31.75 cm x 31.75 cm). Repeat to make ten Block One squares. Note: Check orientation of the designs.
A
2. Refer to Diagram B to sew one Among the Trees strip 2 ½ in 8 ½ in (6.35 cm x 21.59 cm) RST to each side of one Cub Toss square 8 ½ in x 8 ½ in (21.59 cm x 21.59 cm). Sew one Among the Trees strip 2 ½ in x 12 ½ in (6.35 cm x 31.75 cm) RST to the top and bottom of the Cub Toss square to make Block Two which should measure 12 ½ in x 12 ½ in (31.75 cm x 31.75 cm). Repeat to make ten Block Two squares. Note: Check orientation of the designs.
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3. Place two Block One squares and two Block Two squares as shown in Diagram C. Pin RST, sew and press to make one Row One which should measure 48 ½ in x 12 ½ in (31.75 cm x 123.19 cm). Repeat to make three Row Ones.
Note: Check orientation of the designs.
4. Place two Block Two squares and two Block One squares as shown in Diagram D. Pin RST, sew and press to make one Row Two which should measure 48 ½ in x 12 ½ in (31.75 cm x 123.19 cm). Repeat to make a second Row Two.
Note: Check orientation of the designs.
Sew & Press
Sew & Press
Row Two
5. Place three Row Ones and two Row Twos as shown in Diagram E. Pin RST, sew and press to make the Quilt Center. The Quilt Center should measure 48 ½ in x 60 ½ in (123.19 cm x 153.67 cm).
6. Sew three Cuddle Faces strips 2 ½ in x 42 in (6.35 cm x 106.68 cm) end to end RST with diagonal seams; trim seam allowance to ¼ in (6.35 mm). From the sewn strip, cut two Cuddle Faces strips 2 ½ in x 60 ½ in (6.35 cm x 153.67 cm). Refer to Diagram F to sew one Cuddle Faces strip 2 ½ in x 60 ½ in (6.35 cm x 153.67 cm) RST to each side of the Quilt Center.
7. Sew three Cuddle Faces strips 2 ½ in x 42 in (6.35 cm x 106.68 cm) end to end RST with diagonal seams; trim seam allowance to ¼ in (6.35 mm). From the sewn strip, cut two Cuddle Faces strips 2 ½ in x 52 ½ in (6.35 cm x 133.35 cm). Refer to Diagram F to sew one Cuddle Faces strip 2 ½ in x 52 ½ in (6.35 cm x 133.35 cm) RST to the top and bottom of the Quilt Center.
8. Refer to Diagram F to sew one Among the Trees strip 4 ½ in x 64 ½ in (11.43 cm x 163.83 cm) RST to each side of the Quilt Center. Sew one Among the Trees strip 4 ½ in x 60 ½ in (11.43 cm x 153.67 cm) RST to the top and bottom of the Quilt Center to make the Quilt Top. The completed Quilt Top should measure 60 ½ in x 72 ½ in (153.67 cm x 184.15 cm). Note: Check orientation of the designs.
Finishing
9. To make the Packed Clouds Backing, remove the selvages and cut two pieces 42 in x 68 in (106.68 cm x 172.72 cm). Note: Check orientation of the designs. Pin and sew the pieces RST along the long edges as shown in Diagram G. Trim the Back to measure 68 in x 80 in (172.72 cm x 203.2 cm).
10. Press the finished Quilt Top and Backing fabric. Tape the Backing wrong side up on a firm surface. Layer Batting and Quilt Top (right side up). Baste the layers together with safety pins. Quilt as desired.
11. Once the quilting is complete, square up the corners and edges, trimming excess Backing and Batting even with the Quilt Top.
12. To make the Packed Clouds Binding, remove the selvages and sew the short ends of the six 2 ½ in x 42 in (6.35 cm x 106.68 cm) strips RST end to end at a 45 degree angle to make one continuous strip; press seams open. Press one short end ¼ in (6.35 mm) to the wrong side. Fold in half lengthwise with wrong sides together; press. Leaving a 2 in (5.08 cm) tail on the folded end, place cut edges of folded Binding even with the edge of the Quilt and sew, mitering the corners (Dia. H). Overlap ends, trim any excess and finish sewing the Binding. Fold the Binding over to the back and hand stitch.
Finished Care Instructions
Machine wash in cold water; gentle cycle. Do not bleach. Tip: Before drying, check for fabric dyes that may have run. If fabric dyes run, rewash and rinse using a color catcher to absorb loose dye. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low.
Dia. H