Fabric Collection by Deane Beesley Quilt designed by Wendy Sheppard
Skill Level: Confident Beginner • Finished Quilt Size: approx. 61" x 61"
Yardages:
Fabric A: SMAG 5366 LG 1 1/4 yards (6 complete rows)
Fabric B: SMAG 5368 W 3/4 yard
Fabric C: SMAG 5369 W........................................ 1/2 yard
Fabric D: SMAG 5372 LG ..................................... 1/2 yard
Fabric E: SMAG 5373 WS 3/4 yard
Fabric F: SMAG 5370 GS 5/8 yard
Backing: SMAG 5367 W 3 7/8 yards
Batting: 69" x 69"
Cutting Instructions:
Please read all instructions carefully before beginning. Strips are cut across the width of fabric (perpendicular to selvedges) unless otherwise stated. All seams are sewn with a 1/4" seam unless otherwise stated. Label all pieces.
From Fabric A:
1. Cut one 40 1/2" x 40 1/2" square, centering design. Note: Please note that 1 1/4 yards is to include six complete rows of panel square designs. Additional yardage is needed if six complete rows of panel squares are not included.
From Fabric B:
1. Cut six 4" strips. Piece strips and subcut two 4" x 54 1/2" and two 4" x 61 1/2" strips. (Outer Border)
From Fabric C:
1. Cut six 2 1/2" strips. Piece strips and subcut two 2 1/2" x 48 1/2" and two 2 1/2" x 52 1/2" strips. (Inner Border #4)
From Fabric D:
1. Cut five 1 1/2" strips. Subcut two 1 1/2" x 40 1/2" from two strips. Piece remaining three strips and subcut two 1 1/2" x 42 1/2" strips. (Inner Border #1)
2. Cut five 1 1/2" strips. Piece strips and subcut two 1 1/2" x 46 1/2" and two 1 1/2" x 48 1/2" strips. (Inner Border #3)
From Fabric E:
1. Cut five 2 1/2" strips. Piece strips and subcut two 2 1/2" x 42 1/2" and two 2 1/2" x 46 1/2" strips (Inner Border #2)
2. Cut six 1 1/2" strips. Piece strips and subcut two 1 1/2" x 52 1/2" and two 1 1/2" x 54 1/2" strips. (Inner Border #5)
From Fabric F:
1. Cut seven 2 1/4" strips. (Binding)
Quilt Assembly: (Refer to Quilt Diagram)
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. Inner Border #1
Sew one 1 1/2" x 40 1/2" D strip to both sides of the quilt; press. Sew one 1 1/2" x 42 1/2" D strip to the top and bottom of the quilt; press.
2. Inner Border #2
Sew one 2 1/2" x 42 1/2" E strip to both sides of the quilt; press. Sew one 2 1/2" x 46 1/2" E strip to the top and bottom of the quilt; press.
3. Inner Border #3
Sew one 1 1/2" x 46 1/2" D strip to both sides of the quilt; press. Sew one 1 1/2" x 48 1/2" D strip to the top and bottom of the quilt; press.
4. Inner Border #4
Sew one 2 1/2" x 48 1/2" C strip to both sides of the quilt; press. Sew one 2 1/2" x 52 1/2" C strip to the top and bottom of the quilt; press.
5. Inner Border #5
Sew one 1 1/2" x 52 1/2" E strip to both sides of the quilt; press. Sew one 1 1/2" x 54 1/2" E strip to the top and bottom of the quilt; press.
6. Outer Border
Sew one 4" x 54 1/2" B strip to both sides of the quilt; press. Sew one 4" x 61 1/2" B strip to the top and bottom of the quilt; press.
Finishing:
1. Sew two widths of backing fabric together with horizontal seam. Press seam open. Trim backing to 69" x 69".
2. Layer quilt, batting, and backing. Baste layers together.
3. Quilt as desired.
4. Trim layers even with quilt top squaring corners.
5. Join seven 2 1/2" F binding strips with diagonal seams. Press seams open. Attach binding using your favorite method.
6. Make a label and sew to the back of quilt.
Fabric Collection by Deane Beesley
used in quilt. †Backing