Charity Crosses is made with the beautiful new
Collection for a Cause by Howard Marcus
At Temecula Quilt Co we are all about reproductions and
like to add a “piece” of the past to a quilt for today.
One Layer Cake – Collection for a Cause – Charity
1 Yard Bella Solid – Ivory
Half Yard – Binding
2- 1/2 yards – Backing
1. Cut each “piece” of Layer Cake as follows:
– 4 – 4″ squares
– 4 – 2″x4″ rectangles
– 1 – 2″x2″ squares
From solid background fabric cut:
– 28 – 2″x 9″ strips
– 8 – 2″x WOF strips
2. Mix and Match cut pieces to create 35 different blocks.
3. Sew each section together and press seams as follows:
– Press center section towards middle
– Press two other sections outward
4. Sew three sections together
5. Press and repeat for all 35 blocks.
6. Another look at the finished blocks
7. Layout quilt top with 7 rows of 5 blocks.
8. Place a 2″ x 9″ strip of Bella Solid between each block.
9. Sew rows together horizontally, press toward light background strips.
10. Piece 2″x WOF strips of background fabric to create a piece as wide as your quilt.
11. Piece rows together being sure to line up vertical sashing strips.
12. Quilt as desired and bind.
One beautiful throw for a chilly spring evening.
Completed Quilt 46″ x 65″
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