BONNIE BABY QUILT
MATERIALS
• 48 squares, 5in of assorted print fabrics (hexagons)
• 15cm ( 1/4yd) each of three tone-on-tone print fabrics (diamonds) – Marilyn used turquoise, red and yellow
• 45cm ( 1/2yd) multi-coloured striped fabric (border)
• 30cm ( 3/8yd) pink spot print fabric (binding)
• 85cm (1yd) backing fabric – see Marilyn’s Backing Tip
• Mechanical pencil
• Batting at least 95 x 81cm (38 x 32in)
• Fine-point permanent-marking pen and template plastic
• Water-erasable fabric-marking pen
• Perlé 8 thread in blue and cream (hand quilting)
• Hand quilting needles with a large eye
• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
• Sewing machine with 1/4in and walking feet
• General sewing supplies
Finished size: 85 x 70.5cm (33 1/2 x 27 3/4in)
Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics for the quilt top be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. Marilyn mainly used 1930s reproduction prints for her quilt and chose to fussy cut some individual motifs
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