Rose of Sharon Quilt Pattern

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on fabric 44" wide
Background ... 9 3/4 yards
Dark Pink ... 1 1/3 yards
Light Pink ... 2/3 yard

Gold ... 1/4 yard
Yellow ... 1/4 yard
Green ... 2 1/3 yards
Binding ... 1 yard for "bias" cut strips

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Background ... Color #1
... Cut 13 squares 18" x 18"
... Cut 12 squares 16 1/2" x 16 1/2"
... From lengthwise grain, cut 4 border strips 10" x 105" long
Basic Rotary Cutting Lessons
Dark Pink ... Color #2
... 2A - Cut 72 Template A (Includes buds for border)
... 2C - Cut 48 Template C
Light Pink... Color #3
... 3C - Cut 48 Template C

Green... Color #4
... 4B - Cut 120 Template B (Includes leaves for border)
Gold... Color #5
... 5D - Cut 12 Template D
Yellow... Color #6
... 6E - Cut 12 Template E
Binding ... Cut strips 2 1/2" wide for doubled binding.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Quilt Assembly Diagram
Assembly Diagram

Step 1. Using block instructions, make 13 Rose of Sharon blocks.

Step 2. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, alternate appliquéd blocks with solid background blocks and assemble rows "block to block".

Step 3. Miter border strips to assembled patchwork.

Step 4. Appliqué border motifs (Placement Guide HTML or PDF) to borders, using block seams as a guide when aligning motifs along the border strip. Refer to quilt diagram when appliquéing motifs on corners.

Step 5. Mark quilting design of your choice on quilt top. (Suggested "block" quilting design ... HTML.) Baste layers together, quilt and then bind to finish up. (see Basic Quiltmaking Lessons)

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