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Quilt Block Pattern

Beads
Bonus Pattern

Size: 12" Finished
Advanced Beginner Level

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Appliqué template diagram does not include seam allowance.

Beads Block
Template Diagram After printing, use a copy machine to enlarge image until line measurements are equal to measurements listed above. Template diagram also available in PDF file format.

For 1 block cut the following:
Cream background square ... One 13 1/2" square (trimmed to 12 1/2" after Template A pieces have been appliquéd in place)

Template A:
...
Green ... 8
... Light purple... 8
... Dark purple ... 4

In addition to fabric required for the block, you will need lightweight fusible interfacing.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

FUSIBLE APPLIQUÉ METHOD (If fusible appliqué is not desired, use technique of choice to appliqué pieces in place.)

Step 1. Using a fine line permanent pen, trace Template A onto smooth side of fusible interfacing (rough side is the fusible side). Cut out interfacing section of "bead" approximately 1/2" from line. Place interfacing drawing on appropriate fabric with fusible side against right side of fabric. The smooth side of interfacing is on top. Pin in center of Template A piece. Do not press with iron.

Step 2. Using an open toe sewing machine foot, and a short straight stitch length, sew slightly to the outside of interfacing drawn "solid" line. (If sewn directly on the line, the finished piece will be smaller than required. Sewing slightly to the outside of the drawn line allows room for turning the fabric right side out. See Diagram I) Trim each piece to scant 1/4" beyond sewn line. Clip curves.

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