Batik Treasures
Finished quilt size: 152.5cm (60in) square
Finished block size: 12in square
Materials
• 25 fat eighths of assorted batik print fabrics — see box below
• 2.3m (2½yd) beige batik print fabric
• 50cm (⅝yd) black batik print fabric (binding)
• 3.5m (3⅞yd) backing fabric
• Batting at least 170cm (68in) square
• Paper for foundation piecing
• Rotary cutter, quilter’s ruler and mat
• Sewing machine with ¼in and opentoe embroidery feet
• General sewing supplies
Note: This project includes foundation paper piecing and our instructions assume a good working knowledge of this technique.
Preparation and cutting
1 Divide your fat eighths of assorted batik prints into two groups — one group of 12 fabrics will be used for the King’s Crown blocks and the other group of 13 fabrics will be used for the Belle’s Favourite blocks. Cut the larger squares from these fabrics first
