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MATERIALS

• 2m (2 1/4yd) blue floral print fabric (centre, Borders 3 and 7 and binding)

• 20cm ( 1/4yd) each of 15 assorted print fabrics to coordinate with the blue floral print fabric. Lynelle used blue, pink, purple and green fabrics

• 2m (2 1/4yd) white print fabric (background)

• 3.9m (4 3/8yd) backing fabric

• Batting at least 185cm (75in) square

• Paper for foundation piecing — newsprint is ideal

• Glue stick

• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

• Sewing machine with 1/4in foot

• General sewing supplies

Finished size: 169cm (66 1/2in) square

Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabrics 107cm (42in) wide. Foundation piecing is used in this project and the instructions assume a good working knowledge of this technique. Sew all the foundation-piecing seams with a short stitch length to make it easier to remove the papers without affecting the stitching. Instructions are given for using the printed Pattern Sheet in the magazine, but you can also download the digital patterns from www.homespun.net.auand print them out.

CUTTING

1 From the blue floral print fabric, cut:

• One square, 10 1/2in (centre block)

• Four squares, 3 1/2in (Border 3)

• Seven strips, 6 1/2in across the width of the fabric (Border 7)

• Seven strips, 2 1/2in across the width of the fabric (binding).

2 From the assorted

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