Approximate size: 79 1/2" x 79 1/2"
Fabric collection by KG Art Studio
Busy Garden Quilt designed by Stacey Day
Finished size approximately: 79 1/2" x 79 1/2"
Yardage:
Fabric A TWON 5446 MU 1 repeat (12 blocks)
Fabric B TWON 5447 E 1 2/3 yards
Fabric C TWON 5448 EB ........................ 1/3 yard
Fabric D TWON 5448 EP 1/3 yard
Fabric E TWON 5450 LB 1/2 yard
Fabric F TWON 5451 GY ....................... 5/8 yard
Fabric G TWON 5451 PO 5/8 yard
Fabric H TWON 5452 DB 3/4 yard
Fabric I TWON 5452 E ....................... 1 1/4 yard
Fabric J TWON 5452 P 1/2 yard
Fabric K JEWE 5357 A 1 1/2 yards
Backing ......................... (108" fabric) 2 1/2 yards
Cutting Instructions:
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning. Strips are cut across the width of fabric WOF (perpendicular to selvedges) unless otherwise stated. All seams are sewn with 1/4" seam unless otherwise stated. Label all pieces.
Fabric A:
• Cut (9) 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" squares fussy cut around the motif.
Fabric B:
• Cut (2) 18 1/4" x WOF strips; cut (3) 18 1/4" x 18 1/4" squares, cut each square on both diagonals into (12) quarter-square triangles and (2) 9 3/8" x 9 3/8" squares, cut each square on one diagonal into (4) half-square triangles.
• Cut (8) 2" x WOF strips; sew together end to end and cut (2) 2" x 76 1/2" strips and (2) 2" x 79 1/2" strips.
Fabric C & D:
• Cut (1) 3 7/8" x WOF strip; cut (4) 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares, sub cut on one diagonal into (8) triangles, (2) 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles.
• Cut (1) 3 1/2" x WOF strip; cut (6) 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles.
Fabric E & J:
• Cut (4) 3 1/2" x WOF strips; cut (8) 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles and (8) 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" rectangles.
Fabric F & G:
• Cut (5) 3 1/2" x WOF strips; cut (8) 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" rectangles and (8) 3 1/2" x 12 1/2" rectangles.
Fabric H:
• Cut (9) 2 1/4" x WOF; sew together end to end to make 360" continuous binding.
Fabric I:
• Cut (1) 3 7/8" x WOF strip; cut (8) 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares, sub cut on one diagonal into (16) triangles.
• Cut (9) 3 1/2" x WOF strips; cut (96) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares.
Fabric K:
• Cut (11) 2" x WOF strip; cut (32) 2" x 12 1/2" rectangles.
• Cut (12) 2" x WOF strips; sew together end to end and cut (2) 2" x 15 1/2" strips, (2) 2" x 42 1/2" strips, (2) 2" x 69 1/2" strips, and (2) 2" x 96 1/2" strips.
Piecing Instructions:
Note: Press seams as directed by arrows or instructions
1. Draw a diagonal line on the back side of eighty Fabric I 3 1/2" squares.
2. With right sides together, place a Fabric I 3 1/2" square on the left end of each Fabric C and D 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangle, Fabric E and J 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" rectangle, and Fabric F and G 3 1/2" x 12 1/2" rectangles as shown. Sew together on the line, trim the seam allowance to 1/4", and press towards Fabric I
3. With right sides together, place a Fabric I 3 1/2" square on the right end of each Fabric E and J 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangle, and Fabric F and G 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" rectangles as shown. Sew together on the line, trim the seam allowance to 1/4", and press towards Fabric I
6. Repeat the process in Step 5 to complete one BLUE block. Repeat to make eight blocks. Blocks should measure 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" unfinished.
make 8 units of each make 8 units of each Diagram 2
4. Sew (1) Fabric I and (1) Fabric C 3 7/8" triangle together to make a square. Press seams open, trim and square to 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Repeat to make (8) each of Fabric C and Fabric D. Make 8 units of each Diagram 3
5. Referring to Diagram 4, sew Step 2, 3, and 4 units together with one Fabric I 3 1/2" square to complete one PINK block. Repeat to make eight blocks. Blocks should measure 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" unfinished.
make 8 units of each Diagram 5
7. Refer to Quilt Diagram to sew the Blue Blocks, Pink Blocks, Fabric A 12 1/2" squares, and Fabric K 2" x 12 1/2" rectangles together into diagonal/horizontal rows. Sew one large Fabric B triangle to both ends of each row.
8. Sew the rows together with the appropriate Fabric K 2" sashing strip as noted in the Quilt Diagram. Add one small Fabric B triangle to each corner of the quilt by matching the center of the triangle to center of the sashing rectangle.
9. Trim any sashing extensions even with the edges of the setting triangles. Sew the Fabric B 2" x 76 1/2" strips to both sides of the quilt. Sew the 2" x 79 1/2" strips to the top/bottom of the quilt
Diagram 4
Finishing:
1. Prepare backing to measure 88" x 88".
2. Layer quilt, batting and backing. Baste layers together and quilt as desired.
3. Trim layers even with quilt top squaring corners.
4. Fold the Fabric H binding strip wrong sides together; press. Sew binding to the quilt using your preferred method.
