Quilt Top Assembly Note: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps. 3. Alternating Primitive Tulip Blocks and cream 11 1/2" squares, stitch 7 rows. Sew rows together. 4. Sew red 4" x 80" strips to sides; trim even with top and bottom. Sew remaining red strips to top and bottom; trim even with sides. Quilting and Finishing 5. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions). The original quilt was cross-hatched diagonally over the entire surface. 6. Bind quilt with cream solid fabric (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions).