Scatter About

SCATTER ABOUT QUILT PROJECT

Beginner friendly!

Featuring SEASHELL SERENADE | Jayme Murray

SCATTER ABOUT QUILT

SIZE: 50 ½" x 66 ½"

DESIGNER: Michelle Engel

TECHNICAL EDITOR: Linda Spiridon

INFO & MATERIALS

This project uses 8 different fabrics for the quilt topper. Different backing and binding optional. See chart below for fabric quantities 1 yd background fabric, ½ yd binding, 4½ yd 45”; 2 yd 108” backing

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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.

QUILT FACE MATERIALS

Cutting dimensions include ¼ " seam allowances. WOF = Width of fabric selvedge to selvedge. Press seams as you go. Red style numbers = Boomerang Blenders

½ yard each of 8 different printed fabrics (see chart below)

6- 8½" squares from each ½yd (48 total)

1 yds of background fabric

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8- 3 ½" x WOF strips subcut into 96- 3 ½ squares

6- 1 ½" x WOF strips to make 21 ½" x 64 ½" (side borders) , and 2(top & bottom borders)

Use a solid fabric that is the same color on both sides and has no pattern

BACKGROUND FABRIC

BLOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Draw a diagonal line on the back side of all 3½" squares ( g 1)

2. Place a marked 3½" square on opposite corners of each 8½" square right sides together and sew along diagonal lines ( g 2)

3. Trim excess layers ¼" from seam ( g 3)

4. Press open

5. Repeat for all 8½" squares (48 total)

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FABRIC F FABRIC G FABRIC H

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QUILT ASSEMBLY

6. Refer to the assembly diagram for fabric color placement and block direction (or arrange however you like) . Arrange blocks in eight horizontal rows of six blocks each noting the changing direction of the blocks. Sew the blocks together in rows. Press block seam allowances in one direction for each row, alternating the direction from row to row. ( g 4)

7. Refer to the assembly diagram and sew the eight rows together.

8. Sew 1 ½" border strips end to end to equal the vertical length of the quilt top (approx 64 ½" ). Make 2. Sew to the sides of the quilt top.

9. Sew 1 ½" border strips end to end to equal the horizontal width of the quilt top (approx 50 ½" ). Make 2. Sew to the top and bottom of the quilt top.

10. Layer the backing, batting and quilt top

11. Baste, quilt, bind