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DASHING BY DEGREES

MATERIALS

• 1.55m (1 3/4yd) light pink tone-on-tone print fabric (background)

• Scraps of assorted bright print fabrics (Churn Dash and binding)

• 1.9m (2 1/8yd) backing fabric

• Batting at least 135cm (53in) square

• Perle No 8 cotton in a variety of colours (hand quilting)

• Embroidery needle with a large eye

• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

• Sewing machine with 1/4in foot

• General sewing supplies

Finished size: 118cm (46 1/2in) square

Note: Read all the instructions before commencing. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. Seam allowances of 1/4in are used throughout.

CUTTING

1 From the light pink tone-on-tone print fabric, cut:

• One strip, 2 1/2in

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