Illusions
Featuring Materialize by Tim Holtz Easy piecing creates eye-catching diagonal lines in this subtly spooky quilt. Sophisticated Halloween-themed prints make this an autumn quilt for adults and children alike! Collection:
Materialize by Tim Holtz
Technique:
Piecing
Skill Level:
Confident Beginner
Crafting Time: Weekend* Finished Size:
Finished Size: 40” x 60” (121.92cm x 152.40cm) Finished Block Size: 4” x 4” (10.16cm x 10.16cm)
*Crafting time based on Confident Beginner skill level
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Illusions
Project designed by Colourwerx/Linda & Carl Sullivan Tech edited by Kathryn Patterson
Fabric Requirements DESIGN COLOR ARTICLE CODE YARDAGE
(A) Provisions (B) Spells (C) 31st (D) Apothecary (E) Zig Zag (F) Crows (G) Haunted (H) Spiderwebs (I) Gothic (J) Harlequin (K) Manor (L) Pinstripe
Onyx PWTH115.8ONYX 1 yard (91.44cm)* 1 Neutral PWTH078.8NEUT ⁄3 yard (30.48cm) 1 Multi PWTH088.8MULT ⁄2 yard (45.72cm) 1 Multi PWTH072.8MULT ⁄2 yard (45.72cm) 3 Orange PWTH079.8ORAN ⁄8 yard (34.29cm) 3 Black PWTH089.8BLAC ⁄8 yard (34.29cm) 3 Multi PWTH075.8MULT ⁄8 yard (34.29cm) 3 Neutral PWTH090.8NEUT ⁄8 yard (34.29cm) 3 Neutral PWTH073.8NEUT ⁄8 yard (34.29cm) 1 Black PWTH074.8BLAC ⁄3 yard (30.48cm) 1 Orange PWTH076.8ORAN ⁄3 yard (30.48cm) 1 Orange PWTH077.8ORAN ⁄3 yard (30.48cm)
* includes binding
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Backing 44” (111.76cm)
Backing (Purchased Separately) 44” (111.76cm) Wide Apothecary Multi PWTH072.8MULT 23⁄4 yards (2.51m) OR 108” (274.32cm) Wide 13⁄8 yards (1.26m)
Additional Requirements • 100% cotton thread in colors to match • 48” x 68” (121.92cm x 172.72cm) batting • Sewing machine • Rotary cutter/mat/ruler • Basic sewing and pressing supplies
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Making the Blocks 1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each B Fabric B 3” x 3” (7.62cm x 7.62cm) square (Fig. 1).
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7 care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the Note: AllFig. possible 9 project. manner in which individual work varies. Please read instructions carefully before starting the constructionFig. of this RIGHT SIDE
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A B 4. With a square ruler and rotary cutter, trim each B A B 21⁄2” x 21⁄2” (6.35cm B A pieced square to x 6.35cm), A A A B A WRONG A centering the seam. Repeat on allB (24) Apieced SIDE WRONG Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Make (6) SIDE squares (Fig. 4).
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Fabrics J, K, and L, cut from each: (1) 41⁄2” x WOF (11.43cm x WOF) strip; sub-cut (4) 41⁄2” x 41⁄2” (11.43cm x 11.43cm) squares (2) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (10) 21⁄2” x 41⁄2” (6.35cm x 11.43cm) strips
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2. Place Fabric A and Fabric B 3” (7.62cm) squares right sides together. Stitch a 1⁄4” (.64cm)Fig. seam 7 on A each side of the drawnA diagonal line (Fig. 2). Repeat on all 3” (7.62cm) squares. B B
Fabrics E, F, and G, cut from each: (2) 41⁄2” x WOF (11.43cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (12) 41⁄2” x 41⁄2” (11.43cm x 11.43cm) squares (1) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strip; sub-cut (8) 21⁄2” x 41⁄2” (6.35cm x 11.43cm) strips Fabrics H and I, cut from each: (2) 41⁄2” x WOF (11.43cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (12) 41⁄2” x 41⁄2” (11.43cm x 11.43cm) squares (1) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strip; sub-cut (6) 21⁄2” x 41⁄2” (6.35cm x 11.43cm) strips
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Fabric B, cut: (1) 3” x WOF (7.62cm x WOF) strip; sub-cut (12) 3” x 3” (7.62cm x 7.62cm) squares (2) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (10) 21⁄2” x 41⁄2” (6.35cm x 11.43cm) strips Fabrics C and D, cut from each: (2) 41⁄2” x WOF (11.43cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (12) 41⁄2” x 41⁄2” (11.43cm x 11.43cm) squares (2) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (10) 21⁄2” x 41⁄2” (6.35cm x 11.43cm) strips
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Fabric A, cut: (1) 3” x WOF (7.62cm x WOF) strip; sub-cut (12) 3” x 3” (7.62cm x 7.62cm) squares (6) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strips; sub-cut (96) 21⁄2” x 21⁄2” (6.35cm x 6.35cm) squares (6) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) strips for binding
4-1/2” (11.43cm)
All seam allowances are 1⁄4” (.64cm) and pieces are sewn right sides together.
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WOF = Width of Fabric
3. Cut each square in half on the drawn line and press the seam toward Fabric A (Fig. 3).
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B 7 7. PlaceFig. a marked Fabric A square right sides together 1 1 2-1/2” (6.35cm) with a 2 ⁄2” x 4 ⁄2” (6.35cm x 11.43cm) strip, aligning A line and trim raw edges (Fig. 8). Stitch on the drawn Fig. 8 B A B A B the seam to 1⁄B4” (.64cm). Press the seamB towards Fabric A. Repeat this step on allB (96) assorted 21⁄2” x B Fig. 8 to make 41Side ⁄2” (6.35cm xWrong 11.43cm) strips a total of (96) A Wrong Side Fig. 1 units. Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 3
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B to A referring 8. ARandomly pair the units A A B together and A B A B B A stitch (2) units together to Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 9 for 1orientation, Make (6) B 6 A create aB4 ⁄2” x 41⁄2” (11.43cm x 11.43cm) Windmill Fig. B Fig. 5 A A B Block. Make (48) total. B A Fig. 4 Make (6) Fig. 6 4-1/2” (11.43cm) Fig. 5 Fig. 9 A A A
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6. Draw a diagonal line onWrong the wrong side A of eachSide B Side B Wrong 1 1 Fabric A 2 ⁄2” x 2 ⁄2” (6.35cm x 6.35cm)Fig. square (Fig. Fig. 1 2 B 7).
5. Referring to Fig. 5, sew (4) pieced squares together to make a Pinwheel Block. Repeat to make (6) 41⁄2” x 41⁄2” (11.43cm x 11.43cm) blocks (Fig. 6).
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Quilt Top Assembly
Quilt Layout
9. Following the Quilt Layout diagram for Fabric A placement and orientation, arrange the Windmill Blocks, assorted 41⁄2” (11.43cm) squares, and Pinwheel Blocks into 15 rows of 10 units each. Feel free to shuffle or even cut additional 41⁄2” (11.43cm) squares from remaining yardage to substitute in and create your desired look. 10. Stitch the units together in each row. Press seams in alternate directions per row. Stitch the rows together. Press all seams in same direction.
Finishing 11. Sew together the (6) 21⁄2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF) Fabric A binding strips end to end using diagonal seams. Press the seams open. Press the binding strip in half wrong sides together. 12. Layer the backing (wrong side up), batting, and quilt top (right side up). Baste the layers together and quilt as desired. Trim excess batting and backing even with the top after quilting is completed. 13. Leaving an 8” (20.32cm) tail of binding, sew binding to top of quilt through all layers matching all raw edges. Miter corners. Stop approximately 12” (30.48cm) from where you started. Lay both loose ends of binding flat along quilt edge. Where these two loose ends meet, fold them back on themselves and press to form a crease. Using this crease as your stitching line, sew the two open ends of the binding together right sides together. Trim seam to 1 ⁄4” (.64cm) and press open. Finish sewing binding to quilt. 14. Turn the binding to the back of quilt and hand-stitch in place.
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