Fabric collection by Jennifer Ellory Pillow or Banner designed by Stacey Day Finished size approximately: 21" x 13"
Yardage:
Fabric A DTHA 5402 PA 1 panel
Fabric B DTHA 5403 N .......................... *7/8 yard
Fabric C DTHA 5404 E 1/8 yard
Fabric D DTHA 5405 N 1/4 yard
Additional supplies: muslin ........................... 1/2 yard
* Includes Backing
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 (1) 8 1/2" x 12 1/2" rectangle, fussy cut around the calligraphy Seasons Greetings *set the rest of the panel aside for the remaining projects
Fabric B:
• Cut (1) 10 1/2" x WOF; cut (2) 4" x 10 1/2" rectangles from the length of fabric, (2) 2" x 21 1/2" from the width of the remaining fabric
• Cut (2) 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" rectangles *note* if you would like to make this project a small banner quilt instead of a banner, omit cutting these rectangles and save the fabric for a regular backing
Fabric C:
• Cut (2) 1 1/2" x WOF strip; cut (2) 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles and (2) 1 1/2" x 14 1/2" rectangles
Fabric D:
• Cut (2) 2 1/4" x WOF strips: sew together end to end and set aside for binding
Piecing Instructions:
The arrows in figures represent the fabric seam pressing direction. Pay attention to the fabric and unit orientations while assembling the various components.
1. Sew the Fabric C 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles to the side of the Fabric A 8 1/2" x 12 1/2" rectangle. Press, then sew the Fabric C 1 1/2" x 14 1/2" rectangles to the top and bottom. Press.
2. Sew the Fabric B 4" rectangles to the sides, matching the direction of the Fabric B print with the motif of Fabric A so they are both oriented the same. Press, then sew the Fabric B 2" x 21 1/2" to the top and bottom, matching the direction of the print. Diagram 1
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3. Layer the pillow top, muslin, and batting; baste. Quilt as desired. Trim the pillow to 21 1/2" x 13 1/2". *Note* If making the wall banner instead of a pillow, skip to finishing directions.
4. Fold one raw edge of each Fabric B 13 1/2" square 1/4" to the wrong side, then fold 1/4" to the wrong side again. Press and topstitch the fold.
5. Place the quilted pillow top right side down and place the Fabric B squares right side up on the back, matching raw edges and overlapping the finished edges. Pin in place and baste them together using a 1/4" seam allowance around the outside of the pillow. Diagram 2
6. Fold the binding in half wrong sides together, press. Sew to the around the pillow top.
Finishing:
1. Prepare backing using WOF. Trim backing to 29” x 17”.
2. Layer quilt, batting, and backing. Baste layers together.
3. Quilt as desired.
4. Trim layers even with top, squaring corners.
5. Attach binding using your favorite method.
