Golden Quilts
From McCall's Quilting - June 1998
Compliment of www.mccallsquilting.com

Bows
Designed by
Mary Jobe Mason

Finished Quilt Size
72" x 90"

Fabric Requirements
White print ... 3 1/8 yds.
Dark green mottle ... 3 3/4 yds. (binding)
Lavender print ... 2 yds.
Backing ... 6 yds. (pieced lengthwise)
Batting ... Double size

Other Materials
Sewing thread
Quilting thread (hand-quilting)
Monofilament thread (machine-quilting)

 Bows

Mary Jobe Mason does it again! Known for her puzzle-like designs, Mary created this intriguing bow beauty using pre-assembled segments sewn together with cut squares in diagonal rows. Machine quilting and rich jewel tones add to its allure.

Planning, Cutting, and Marking
Mary has designed yet another intriguing quilt—this one made in fresh spring colors. The simplicity of this enticing bow design lends itself to a variety of color combinations, from country to Christmas.

Cutting Instructions
White print
... *5 strips 2 1/2" x WOF (width of fabric)
... 24 squares 3" x 3", cut in half diagonally to make 48 half-square triangles
... 12 squares 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", cut in half twice diagonally to make 48 quarter-square triangles
... 17 squares 9" x 9"
... 38 squares 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Dark green mottle
... *10 strips 1 5/8" x WOF
... 18 squares 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", cut in half twice diagonally to make 72 quarter-square triangles
 ... 50 squares 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
... 13 squares 7 1/4" x 7 1/4", cut in half twice diagonally to make 52 quarter-square triangles (2 are left over)
... 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8", cut in half diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles
Lavender print
... 106 squares 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
*cut first


Quilt Top Assembly
Piecing the Segments
1. Stitch green 1 5/8" x WOF strips and white 2 1/2" x WOF strip together to make strip set. Make 5. Cut into 72 segments 2 5/8" wide (See Diagram I).
2. Referring to Diagram II, add white 3" half-square triangles to short sides of green 5 1/2" quarter-square triangles to make pieced rectangle. Make 24

Diagram 1
Diagram I		 Diagram 2
Diagram II

3. Referring to Diagrams III-A and B, sew 2 white 5 1/2" quarter-square triangles and 2 green 5 1/2" quarter-square triangles together to make pieced square. Make 24.
4. Using strip-set segments, pieced rectangles, and pieced squares, stitch units as shown in Diagrams IV and V. Make 24 of each.
Diagram 3-A
Diagram III-A		 Diagram 3-B
Diagram III-B 		Diagram 4
Diagram IV 		Diagram 5
Diagram V


Putting It All Together
Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.
5. Sew 20 diagonal rows using pieced units and remaining white, lavender, and green squares. Place 7 1/4" green quarter-square triangles at each end of rows and 3 7/8" half-square triangles on each corner. Sew rows together.

Assembly Diagram
Assembly Diagram

Quilting and Finishing
6. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice. Quilt as desired.
7. Bind quilt with remaining dark green mottle fabric (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions).

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