72" x 92-1/2" quilt designed by Monique DillardGentle Breeze fabric collection by Jan Douglas for Maywood Studio

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Before beginning, sort fabrics 2, 3, and 4 in sets by matching letter (A, B, C and D). You will be making a ¼ block with the one cut of fabric 2-A, the two cuts of fabric 3-A, and the three cuts of fabric 4-A (along with cuts of fabrics 1 and 5 as directed). Follow steps 1-12 to make twelve ¼ blocks with fabric set A. Repeat to make twelve ¼ blocks with each of fabric sets B, C and D.You will combine one each of these four different ¼ blocks to make the final quilt block.

¼ Block A ¼ Block B ¼ Block C ¼ Block D

Piecing Directions

1. On the backs of 6 - 2½" squares of fabric #5, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. Place a drawn square, right sides together on a 2½" square of fabric #1. Sew ¼" out from both sides of the line. Cut on the line. Open and press towards fabric #1. Square to 2". Repeat to make a total of 12 half-square triangles.

2. Sew two triangles cut from a 2 ⅜" square of fabric #5 to the unit from step 1, as shown. Press in the direction of the arrows. Repeat to make 12.

3. Sew a triangle cut from a 3 ⅞" square of fabric #3 to the piece from step 2. Press towards fabric #3. Square to 3½". Repeat to make 12.

4. Sew two triangles cut from a 2 ⅜" square of fabric #5 to the piece from step 3. Press towards fabric #5. Trim even with the triangles, as shown. Repeat to make 12.

5. Sew a triangle cut from a 5 ⅜" square of fabric #2. Press towards fabric #2. Square to 5". Repeat to make 12.

6. On the backs of the 3¼" squares of fabric #1, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. Place the drawn square on the corner of the piece from step 5. Sew directly on the line and press towards fabric #1. Trim the bottom 2 layers to ¼". The block should measure 5" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make a total of 12.

7. Sew two triangles cut from a 5" square of fabric #5 to both sides of a 1½" x 9" piece of fabric #4. Press towards fabric #4. Square to 5". Repeat to make a total of 12.

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8. On the backs of the 4" squares of fabric #3, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. Place the drawn square on the corner of the unit from step 7. Sew directly on the line and press ½ towards fabric #3 and ½ away from fabric #3. Trim the bottom 2 layers to ¼". The block should measure 5" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make a total of 12.

9. On the backs of 12 - 2 ½" squares of fabric #5, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. Place a drawn square, right sides together on a 2 ½" square of fabric #4. Sew ¼" out from both sides of the line. Cut on the line. Open and press towards fabric #4. Square to 2". Repeat to make a total of 24 half-square triangle units.

10. On the backs of 12 - 4" squares of fabric #5, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. Place a drawn square, right sides together on a 4" square of fabric #4. Sew ¼" out from both sides of the line. Cut on the line. Open and press towards fabric #4. Square to 3 ½". Repeat to make a total of 24 half-square triangle units.

11. Sew the pieces from step 9, step 10, and the 2" x 3 ½" pieces of fabric #5 together, as shown. Make sure that you have one small triangle going one way and one the mirror image. Press in the direction of the arrows. The piece should measure 5" square including seam allowances. Make 12 pointing right and 12 pointing left.

12. Sew the ¼ block together using the pieces from step 6, step 8, and step 11. Press in the direction of the arrows. The block should measure 9½" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make 12 with each set of fabric.

13. Sew the A, B, C and D ¼ blocks together to make a large block. Press in the direction of the arrows. The block should measure 18½" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make a total of 12 blocks.

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14. Sew the quilt together using the large blocks from step #13, the 2" squares of fabric #6 and the 2" x 18½" pieces of fabric #5. Press towards the sashing. Sew on the outer border.

15. Quilt, bind and enjoy!

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fabric collection by Jan Douglasfor Maywood Studio

FABRIC CUTTING FABRIC CUTTING

Fabric 1MAS8520-N⅝ yd

4 - 3 ¼" strips, into: 48 - 3 ¼" squares2 - 2 ½" strips, into: 24 - 2 ½" squares

Fabric 5MAS8513-E4 ½ yds

6 - 5" strips into: 48 - 5" squares, cut once diagonally6 - 4" strips, into: 48 - 4" squares5 - 2 ½" strips, into: 72 - 2 ½" squares6 - 2 3/8" strips, into: 96 - 2 3/8" squares, cut diagonally once16 - 2" strips, into: 31 - 2" x 18-1/2" sashes 192 - 2" x 3 ½" pieces

Fabric 2-AMAS8518-B¼ yd

From each of Fabrics 2-A, 2-B, 2-C and 2-D cut:1 - 5 ⅜" strip, into: 6 - 5 ⅜" squares, cut diagonally once

Fabric 2-BMAS8512-B¼ yd

Fabric 2-CMAS8516-B¼ yd

Fabric 6MAS8513-B⅛ yd

1 - 2" strips, into:20 - 2" squares

Fabric 2-DMAS8519-B¼ yd

Fabric 7MAS8510-B2 ¾ yds

9 - 6 ½" strips for borders9 - 2 ½" strips for binding

Fabric 3-AMAS8512-N¹/³ yd

From each of Fabrics 3-A, 3-B, 3-C and 3-D cut:2 - 4" strips, into: 12 - 4" squares 6 - 3 ⅞" squares, cut diagonally once

BackingYour Coice5 ²/³ ydsFabric 3-B

MAS8516-N¹/³ yd

Fabric 3-CMAS8517-N¹/³ yd

Fabric 3-DMAS8518-N¹/³ yd

Fabric 4-AMAS8514-E½ yd From each of Fabrics

4-A, 4-B, 4-C and 4-D cut: 2 - 4" strips, into: 12 - 4" squares1 - 2 ½" strip, into: 12 - 2 ½" squares3 - 1 ½" strips, into: 12 - 1 ½" x 9" pieces

Fabric 4-BMAS8514-G½ yd

Fabric 4-CMAS8516-G½ yd

Fabric 4-DMAS8518-G½ yd