Surprise! Birthday Banner
Adapted from a design by Linda Sullivan
Finished Banner Size
17 1/2" x 38 1/2"
Number of Blocks and Finished Size
3 Present Blocks 9" x 9"
Fabric Requirements
Assorted bright textures (backgrounds, bows) 1 yd. total
Assorted bright prints (presents, border) 5/8-7/8 yd. total
White multicolor dot (sashing posts) 8" x 8" piece
Black print (sashing) 3/8 yd.*
Black multicolor dot (binding) 3/8 yd. |
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Backing 1 3/8 yds.
Batting 26" x 46" piece
3 buttons, 7/8"
*See Planning.
Planning
Yardage and cutting instructions for the black print sashing strips are based on the directional logo print from the So You, Sew Fun collection by RJR. Be aware of the orientation of the print on the sashing strips during assembly. If you choose a nondirectional print for your sashing, you can cut all 10 of your 2" x 9 1/2" strips on the crosswise grain.
Note: Appliqué templates are given without seam allowance. Click here to download template diagrams.
Cutting Instructions
Assorted bright textures—cut a total of:
... *3 squares 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"
... 1 each Templates B, C, and B reversed (BR)
Assorted bright prints—cut a total of:
... 3 Template A
... 28 rectangles 3" x 4 1/2"
White multicolor dot
... 8 squares 2" x 2"
Black print
... *6 strips 2" x 9 1/2", cut on lengthwise grain
... 4 strips 2" x 9 1/2", cut on crosswise grain
*Cut first.
Appliquéing the Blocks
Step 1. Finger-press assorted bright texture 9 1/2" square in half lengthwise and crosswise; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Diagram I, position template fabrics. Appliqué in place to make Present Block. Make 3 total. Note: Linda used a narrow zigzag stitch (Diagram II) for her appliqué.
Quilt Top Assembly
Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.
Step 2. To make sashing row, sew white 2" squares to ends of sashing strip. Make 4. To make block row, sew sashing strips to sides of block. Make 3. Sew rows together, alternating.
Step 3. To make side border, sew 9 assorted 3" x 4 1/2" rectangles together, end to end. Make 2. Sew to sides of quilt; trim even with top and bottom. To make top/bottom border, sew 5 assorted rectangles together. Make 2. Sew to top/bottom; trim even with sides.
Quilting and Finishing
Step 4. Layer, baste, and quilt as desired. Bind with black multicolor dot. Tack button to the knot of each bow. |
