BEHIND THE QUILT
SIMPLE & CLASSIC
“This quilt design uses a variety of classic quilt elements, which are combined to create a medallion design. The central Lone Star is echoed on the sides and in the corners of the quilt top, Flying Geese and Economy Squares make three of the borders, X blocks make another border, which makes a continuous chain and, finally, there are eight checkerboard sections created and turned on point to add interest to the final border. I have kept the palette very simple – just using grey, blue and red – but this quilt could also be made out of scraps for a totally different look. Although there is quite a lot of work required to make this quilt top, each step of the process can be tackled by a beginner and there are no advanced piecing techniques in this design.” – Lynne Goldsworthy
You will need
■ Red prints – Six (6) to seven (7) FQs*■ Grey prints – Five (5) to six (6) FQs*■ Pale blue prints – Four (4) to five (5) FQs*■ Dark blue print – One (1) F8th■ Background (BKG) – 4½yds■ Binding – ⅔yd■ Backing – 4½yds■ Wadding – 78in
