Sewing:
Draw a diagonal line on
the back of each multi-color square using a pencil or chalk.
Place each colored square on a black square with right sides
together and pin. Sew ¼”
away from the pencil line on both sides – two seams per square.
Cut along the pencil line using your rotary cutter.
If you open the triangles you’ll see you have two blocks that
are each half multi-colored and half black.
Using a dry iron (no
steam!) press the seams towards the darker fabric very carefully using
an up and down motion (don’t iron back and forth).
This is to avoid distorting the fabric since it’s on the bias.
Once you’ve sewn all
the 24 black squares to the multi-color squares and cut them in half
you’ll have 48 squares. Lay them out in a configuration that pleases you.
Sew the blocks in each row together.
Sew the rows together. You
can press seams to one side, or if you prefer you can press seams open.
Measure, cut, pin, and
sew on the border pieces to the two short sides of the quilt.
Press seams towards the borders.
For the two longer
borders you’ll need to piece the borders.
Again, measure, cut, pin, and sew on the border pieces to the two
long sides of the quilt. Press
seams towards the borders.
Layer backing, batting,
and pieced top. Baste with
thread or safety pins if quilting.
Or if you’re tying the quilt simply tie the quilt.
Trim edges. Make
binding and apply it to the quilt.
If you need further
details for these steps I recommend you click on the image below or
purchase a quilting book at your local store.
