Learn to make this classic block in a day with Maria Travers, using the foundation piecing method.
Here's another version for you to admire.
Needs List:
Fabrics –
This lovely block looks great whatever fabric palette you choose – black and white, batiks, country, vintage, – the list goes on! The most important choice is the fabrics for the background and points of the arc. There should be strong contrast between the two, with the dark having a self pattern. Your large patterned medium fabrics are ideal for the other two sections of the block. This is a great way to use your stash of fat quarters – the orange and green sample quilt took 16 fat quarters and approx 1.6m of dark brown for the sashings and borders. Raid your scrap bags!
If you wish to pre-cut:-
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The arc background – cut into 2½in strips.
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The arc points – cut into 2in strips.
Bring to class.
0.5m of freezer paper
Small ruler/pencils
Square ruler (if you have one)
Sewing machine, cleaned and oiled (if appropriate)
1/4in foot
Fabric scissors (sharp points)
Paper scissors
Rotary cutter and cutting board
Co-ordinating thread
Seam ripper!!
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