MINI SAMPLER QUILT

BEHIND THE QUILT

ALL SEWN UP

“So now all the blocks are done and ready to be joined together to make the quilt. The keen-eyed amongst you will have realised that, although there are twelve different techniques, the final count of blocks is thirteen. This is because of the Two-for-One technique that is used for the All Cut Up Nine Patch blocks (page 14). I have used all thirteen blocks to make two very different quilts, which you can use as a guide for your own arrangement if you wish or, you may prefer to take the blocks as a starting point for your own design, adding more of the ones you like best, omitting others. It’s always your choice, and whatever seems best for you is what you do. Whether you follow one of my plans or not, there are strategies and tips given in each set of instructions that could come in useful in future projects, so I am hoping this final section will be a handy go-to reference resource for everyone. ” – Lynne Edwards

Blue Quilt setting

In this arrangement, each block has a ¾in finished frame around it, with ¾in square cornerstones in a contrast fabric. For the first time in the quilt, larger amounts of fabric are needed, as each frame is made of the same fabric throughout. The blocks are then sashed with a low-key fabric to showcase the different blocks in the final arrangement. This is also used for the empty rectangular corners and for the final border on the quilt to make the blocks ‘float’. Audition all the fabrics to make sure they work well around each block.

You will need

■ Framing strips around each block – ½yd

■ Cornerstones on each frame – ¼yd*

■ Light fabric for sashing, the rectangular corners, final border and binding – 1yd

■ Batting – 30in x 48in

■ Backing fabric – 30in x 48in

Finished size

■ 28½in x 46½in

Notes

■ *Preferably cut as a long quarter across the fabric, but a fat quarter will