Fabric Collection by Deane Beesley
Sweet Magnolias Courtyard Quilt designed by Wendy Sheppard
Finished size approximately: 57” x 57”
Yardages:
Fabric A SMAG 5366 LG *See Note 1/2 yard
Fabric B SMAG 5367 W...................... 1 1/8 yard
Fabric C SMAG 5368 W 1/4 yard
Fabric D SMAG 5368 DG 1/4 yard
Fabric E SMAG 5369 DG........................ 1/4 yard
Fabric F SMAG 5369 W 1/4 yard
Fabric G SMAG 5370 G 1/4 yard
Fabric H SMAG 5370 GS ........................ 1/4 yard
Fabric I SMAG 5371 LG 1/4 yard
Fabric J SMAG 5372 LG 1/4 yard
Fabric K SMAG 5373 LS......................... 5/8 yard
Fabric L SMAG 5373 WS 1 1/8 yard
Fabric M SUE6 302 LS 3/4 yard
Backing ............................................... 3 3/4 yard
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.
* Note: Please note that 1/2y is to include 2 complete rows of panel square designs. Additional yardage is needed if 2 complete rows of panel squares are not included.
Fabric A:
• Cut (12) 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” squares, centering designs.
Fabric B:
• Cut (1) 2 1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (6) 2 1/2” x 6 1/2” rectangles. (Pieced Blocks)
• Cut (1) 5 1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (4) 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” squares and (2) 2 1/2” x 6 1/2” rectangles. (Pieced Blocks)
• Cut (6) 4” x WOF strips. Piece strips and subcut (2) 4” x 50 1/2” and (2) 4” x 57 1/2” strips. (Outer Border)
Fabric C, D, E, F, G, H, I:
Fabric K:
• Cut 10 1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (24) 1 1/2” x 10 1/2” rectangles. (Sashing)
• Cut (5) 1 1/2” x WOF strips. Piece strips and subcut (2) 1 1/2” x 43 1/2” and (2) 1 1/2” x 45 1/2” strips. (Inner Border #1)
Fabric L:
• Cut (8) 2 1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (128) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares. (Pieced Blocks)
• Cut (1) 1 1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (9) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” squares. (Cornerstones)
• Cut (5) 2 1/2” x WOF strips. Piece strips and subcut (2) 2 1/2” x 45 1/2” and (2) 2 1/2” x 49 1/2” strips. (Inner Border #2)
Fabric M:
Binding SMAG 5372 T 5/8 yard M
• Cut (4) 2 1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (64) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares. (Pieced Blocks)
• Cut (1) 5 1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (32) 1” x 5 1/2” rectangles. (Pieced Blocks)
• Cut (1) 6 1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (32) 1” x 6 1/2” rectangles. (Pieced Blocks)
Binding:
• Cut (7) 2 1/4” x WOF strips, pieced to make a binding strip.
Piecing Instructions:
Pay attention to the fabric and unit orientations while assembling the various components.
Constructing Pieced Blocks
Note: (12) pieced blocks are constructed using Fabric A (5 1/2” x 5 1/2”) squares as block centers, while (4) pieced blocks are constructed using Fabric B (5 1/2” x 5 1/2”) squares. Refer to quilt image for fabric placement guide for constructing a total of (16) the pieced blocks.
1. Sew (2) 1” x 5 1/2” Fabric M rectangles to the opposite sides of (1) 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” block center, followed by (2) 1” x 6 1/2” Fabric M rectangles to the remaining opposite sides of the same block center.
• Cut (2) 2 1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (8) 2 1/2” x 6 1/2” rectangles. (Pieced Blocks)
Fabric J:
• Cut (6) 1” x WOF strips. Piece strips and subcut (2) 1” x 49 1/2” and (2) 1” x 50 1/2” strips. (Inner Border #3)
Figure 1
Fabrics A and B
6 1/2” x 6 1/2”
2. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of (1) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” L square. Place square, right sides together, at a corner of (1) 2 1/2” x 6 1/2” Print B Fabric rectangle. Sew on drawn line, noting seam orientation. Trim ¼” away from sewn line. Open and press to reveal corner triangle. Repeat with another 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” L square at the opposite corner of the same Print rectangle. Repeat to make (4) units.
Figure 2
3. Sew (2) step 2 units to the opposite sides of step 1 unit to make a row unit.
Figure 3
4. Sew (2) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” Fabric M squares to the opposite sides of (1) step 2 unit to make a row unit. Make a total of (2) row units.
Figure 4
5. Sew together row units made in steps 3 and 4 to complete (1) pieced block. Block measures 10 1/2” x 10 1/2” unfinished.
Figure 5
6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for the remainder of Fabrics B,C,D,E,F,G,H and I.
Quilt Top Assembly
Note: Border strips are sewn shorter strips first to the left and right sides of quilt center, followed by the longer strips to the top and bottom of quilt center.
1. Pieced rows. Refer to quilt image for block placement guide, arrange and sew together (4) pieced blocks and (3) 1 1/2” x 10 1/2” Fabric K rectangles to make a pieced row, alternating. Make a total of (4) pieced rows. Row 1 is shown below.
Figure 6
2. Pieced sashing rows. Sew together (4) 1 1/2” x 10 1/2” Fabric K rectangles and (3) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Fabric L square to make a pieced sashing row, alternating. Make a total of (3) pieced sashing rows.
Figure 7
3. Sew together pieced rows and pieced sashing rows to complete quilt center.
Figure 8
4. Inner border #1. Fabric K. (2) 1 1/2” x 43 1/2” strips, then (2) 1 1/2” x 45 1/2” strips.
5. Inner border #2. Fabric L. (2) 2 1/2” x 45 1/2” strips, then (2) 2 1/2” x 49 1/2” strips.
6. Inner borer #3. Fabric J. (2) 1” x 49 1/2” strips, then (2) 1” x 50 1/2” strips.
7. Outer border. Fabric B. (2) 4” x 50 1/2” strips, then (2) 4” x 57 1/2” strips to complete quilt top.
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Finishing:
1. Prepare backing using two widths with a horizontal seam. Press seams open. Trim backing to 65” x 65”.
2. Layer quilt, batting, and backing. Baste layers together.
3. Quilt as desired.
4. Trim layers even with quilt top, squaring corners.
5. Join 2 1/4” binding strips with diagonal seams. Press seams open. Attach binding using your favorite method.
Project Fabrics in Bold †Suggested Backing