Bella's Quilt Tutorial

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• Step 1

  Please read all the instructions before starting.
  All instructions include ¼” seam allowance.
  It is recommended that all fabric be washed and ironed before starting.

• Step 2

  CUTTING OUT:
  From each of the 14 fabrics:
  Cut 7 - 57/8” squares. Total of 98 - 57/8” squares

  From the White fabric:
  Cut 14 - 57/8” strips across the fabric width.
  Further cut to make 98 - 57/8” squares
  
  From the Binding fabric:
  Cut eight 2½” strips across the fabric width

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  Step 3

  CONSTRUCTION:
  The “Half Square” method of construction is used to make the Blocks.
  • On the wrong side of each of the 98 white - 57/8” x 57/8” squares of fabric, draw a pencil line diagonally as shown.

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  Step 4

  • Select one of the 57/8” x 57/8” Print fabric squares, and one marked white square, and place with right sides together and raw edges matching. Keep the drawn line uppermost. Pin if desired.
  • Carefully sew a “scant” ¼” seam either side of the drawn line.
  • Cut down the centre of the block along the drawn line.
  • Open the two completed squares and press to the dark side.
  • Check that the finished block measures 5½” x 5½” and adjust
  seam allowance as necessary.

• Step 5

  Continue until you have completed all the squares, 7 squares from
  each of the 14 different fabrics. This makes a total of 98, making 196 Half Square Blocks.

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  Step 6

  SETTING THE BLOCKS:
  • The quilt is made up of 14 rows, with 14 blocks in each row.
  • Use the image on the cover to help you plan your quilt layout. This is best done by laying out the completed blocks and moving them around to achieve a good balance of colour.

• Step 7

  • Starting in the top left hand corner start piecing the blocks together. Repeat for the remaining 13 rows.
  • Press these rows in alternate directions, this will ensure the seams nest nicely together when sewing the rows together.
  • Sew the 14 rows together.

• Step 8

  Quilt top is now complete.
  Baste and quilt as desired and finally bind your quilt.

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