PRIMA WALL HANGING QUILT

Instructions

Cutting:
All strips are cut across the width of fabric unless otherwise stated.

• From Fabric A cut 2 x 2 1/2" strips and set aside for binding, cut 1 x 5⅜" strip, crosscut into 6 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 12 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric B cut 2 x 2 1/2" strips and set aside for binding, cut 2 x 5⅜" strips, crosscut into 10 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 20 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric C cut 1 x 5⅜" strip, crosscut into 6 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 12 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric D cut 1 x 5⅜" strip, crosscut into 2 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 4 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric E cut 1 x 5⅜" strip, crosscut into 6 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 12 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric F cut 2 x 5⅜" strips, crosscut into 10 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 20 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric G cut 1 x 5⅜" strip, crosscut into 6 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 12 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"
• From Fabric H cut 1 x 5⅜" strip, crosscut into 2 x 5⅜" squares then cut each square once on the diagonal to make 4 half-square triangles, from remainder of strip cut 2 x 5"

INSTRUCTIONS

Note: The quilt is made using two Blocks 1 and 2. Block A is made using Fabrics A, B, C and D. Block 2 is made using Fabrics E, F, G and H. You make two of each Block. Refer to diagrams to help with layout.

Step 1- Layout the squares and triangles for Block 1 in rows.

Row 1: 5" square Fabric A, 3 x A-B half-square triangles.

Row 2: A-B half-square triangle, 5" square Fabric B, 2 x B-C half-square triangles.

Row 3: A-B half-square triangle, B-C half-square triangle, 5" square Fabric C, C-D half-square triangle.

Row 4: A-B half-square triangle, B-C half-square triangle, C-D half-square triangle, 5" square Fabric D.

Step 2- Sew together the half-square triangle units in each row, press seams to one side and place back into the layout.

Step 3- To sew together the blocks in each row, sew together in pairs, then two pairs. Press seams in one direction alternating direction in each row.

Step 4- Sew rows together matching seams, pressing seams in one direction to complete Block 1.

Step 5- Repeat Steps 1-4 to make a second Block 1.

Step 6- Layout the squares and triangles for Block 2 in rows.

Row 1: 3 x E-F half-square triangles, 5" square Fabric E.

Row 2: 2 x F-G half-square triangles, 5" square Fabric F, E-F half-square triangle.

Row 3: G-H half-square triangle, 5" square Fabric G, F-G half-square triangle, E-F half-square triangle.

Row 4: 5" square Fabric H, G-H half-square triangle, F-G half-square triangle, E-F half-square triangle.

Step 7- Sew together the half-square triangle units in each row, press seams to one side and place back into the layout.

Step 8- To sew together the blocks in each row, sew together in pairs, then two pairs. Press seams in one direction alternating direction in each row.

Step 9- Sew rows together matching seams, pressing seams in one direction to complete Block 2.

Step 10- Repeat Steps 6-9 to make a second Block 2.

Step 11- Pin together Blocks 1 and 2 to form the top section.

Rotate Blocks 180˚ and pin together to form the bottom section.

Step 12- Sew together blocks in top section, press seam in one direction.

Sew together blocks in bottom section, press seam in opposite direction.

Step 13- Sew top and bottom sections together matching seams.

Step 14- Fuse batting between quilt top and backing or layer the backing, batting and quilt top and baste together. Quilt as desired.

Step 15- Join the 5x 2 1/2" binding strips on the bias to make one long strip, alternating strips A and B. Press in half lengthwise and bind mitering corners. Attach a label or sign and date your quilt.

Optional Rod Pocket

Step 16- From backing fabric cut a strip 34" long x 8 1/2". Double hem the short edges by pressing under 1/4" then another 1/4" and topstitch. Fold strip in half lengthways with wrong sides together and raw edges aligned. Sew together. Press seam allowance open.

Step 17- Press the tube in half lengthways with seam in the centre of one half. Place the folded strip along the bottom edge of the binding at the top of the quilt with the seam against the back of the quilt. Hand sew this edge to the quilt taking care not to sew through to the front of the quilt.

Step 18- Roll the lower edge of the pocket up so the pressed line at the bottom is 1/4" from the base of the tube and hand sew to the back of the quilt along this edge. This provides fullness to accommodate the thickness of the rod used. Hand sew ends of pocket to the quilt.