3. Position blades on 9" yellow square so
that first and last blades slightly overlap raw edge and pin securely
(see Diagram III-A). Appliqué top edge of blades to yellow square.
Trim edges even (see Diagram III-B). Make 72.
Diagram III-A |
Diagram III-B |
4. Turn under 1/4" on curved edge of Template
B and baste. Position over bottom raw edge of fan blades and even with
raw edges of 9" yellow square. Appliqué curved edge. Remove
basting stitches (see Diagram IV). Make 72 Fan Blocks.
5. To construct border, stitch yellow Template D fabric to purple
Template B fabric. (see Diagram V) Continue adding triangles and cones,
making certain long yellow edge remains even. Top and bottom borders
are made of 13 yellow triangles alternating with 12 purple cones. Side
borders are 15 yellow triangles alternating with 14 purple cones. Each
strip begins and ends with yellow triangle.
Diagram IV |
Diagram V |
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for
following steps:
6. Sew 8 Fan Blocks together to form
row, alternating placement of fan. Make 9 horizontal rows. Stitch rows
together.
7. Sew side borders (15 yellow triangles) to sides of quilt. Sew
top and bottom borders (13 yellow triangles) to top and bottom of quilt.
Stitch purple Template C fabric to each corner.
Assembly Diagram
QUILTING AND FINISHING
8. Layer and baste quilt top for
quilting method of your choice. Quilt as desired.
9. Bind quilt with yellow solid
(see Quiltmaking
Lessons).
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