Cape Coral Quilters' Guild
Cape Coral, Florida
Focus Fabric Quilt Pattern
Finished size: 40" X 48"
When fabric is just too cute or pretty to cut, make it the focus of the quilt. Add some coordinating fabrics and with a few quick sewn seams you will have a pieced top ready for quilting. There are no borders on this quilt.
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Focus Fabric Quilt
Finished size: 40” x 48”
General quilting notes:
1. Read through the entire pattern instructions. We do try to make the instructions clear and straight-forward. However, if you have any questions, please ask for clarification.
2. Follow common practice piecing/quilting techniques. Need help? Guild members are always happy to share their expertise and knowledge with fellow members.
3. All seams allowances are 1/4”.
4. Press seams toward the darker fabric to ensure they are flat, or press so you can “nest” the seams to reduce bulk at intersections.
Cutting Directions
1. Focus Fabric – cut (1) 18 - 25” X WOF strip
2. Coordinating smaller print – cut (2) 7 - 9-1/2” X WOF strips
3. Solid fabric – cut (4) 3-1/2” X WOF strip
Assembly
1. Arrange your fabrics as illustrated in the picture above ensuring the focus print is in the center. (NOTE: Match direction of characters on fabric as needed.)
2. Sew the strips together and press seams to the darker fabric.
3. Square the pieced top and remove all loose threads from the back side of the top.
4. Cut the backing and batting bigger than the pieced top. If you need to piece together fabrics for the backing, do that now. Press seams open.
5. Make the quilt sandwich by stacking the backing, batting, and the pieced top. Baste as needed.
6. Quilt the sandwich using your best efforts and techniques.
7. Square the quilt as needed.
8. Prepare your binding and sew to the quilt.
9. Sew a label to the back of the quilt.
10. Trim all loose threads and remove all basting pins.