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Instructions
See complete quiltmaking instructions, including foundation piecing, see Basic Lessons.
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Step 1 About This Quilt
This versatile Log Cabin block offers many layout possibilities. Have fun trying different arrangements with your own blocks. We used 5 different tone-on-tones from each color group for our quilt. Our readers have requested a version of our Project Linus patterns without foundations, and we've listened! A pieced variation of this block is available in our Web Extras area. Please use the foundation-pieced pattern for rows sent to QUILTMAKER so the blocks are a consistent size.
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Step 2 Making the Top
Make 16 paper copies of the block foundation. In numerical order, foundation piece a block W, randomly placing purple and pink fabrics in patches #1–#5 and placing the multiprint in patch #6. Press and trim after each patch addition. Make 4 block W's.
Make 4 block X's using the assorted yellows, 4 block Y's using the assorted blues and 4 block Z's using the assorted greens, with the multiprint in patch #6 for all of the blocks.
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TIP
Efficient Foundations. To make the blocks efficiently, you can precut oversized patches before you begin to sew. Start by adding 1/2" to each side of the foundation patches. Use these measurements to cut strips from each fabric, and then cut the patches from the strips.
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Join the blocks to make the rows as shown. Sew the rows together. Remove the foundation papers.
Sew the border #1 side strips to the quilt and trim any extra length. Add the border #1 top and bottom strips in the same way. Repeat to add border #2.
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Step 3 Quilting and Finishing
Use a small plate to mark connecting arcs in the blocks and borders as shown on the next page. Layer and baste together the backing, batting and quilt top. Quilt the rows in the ditch, extending the quilting lines into the borders as shown. Quilt the marked arcs. Bind the quilt.
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Design Option
Hopes & Dreams Throw. A big, bold floral print combined with tone-on-tone geometrics take this design in a different direction–perfect for older kids.
Carolyn Beam, QM Associate Editor
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Made by Sheri Ruwe.
Fabric: Lyndhurst Studio.
Batting: The Warm Company.
Thread: Superior Threads.
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