Premium Online Quilt Magazine – Vol. 3 No. 12

Premium Online Quilt Magazine – Vol. 3 No. 12
The sashing between the rows is made using the same 5" sashing strips,
but placed horizontally and with 2.1/2" black squares between them. This
is to make sure that the white stripes lie half way along each square. You
will need eight sashing strips, each one made by sewing together four
sashing strips with five squares so that there is a square at the beginning
and end of each row and also between each sashing strip. You will need
thirty two sashing strips and forty black squares.
Sew one sashing strip across the top of the first row and then sew sashing
strips between all the rows to join the rows together, with one sashing
strip below the bottom row of charm squares.
The charm quilt border is made using exactly the same three fabric strip
as for the sashing, but in long lengths. You will need two 28.1/2" lengths
to sew to the top and bottom of the quilt. For the sides cut two 48"
lengths (you'll need to join two rows to get this length) and then sew one
of the charm squares to the top and bottom of each length. Sew these to
the sides to complete the quilt top which is now ready for layering,
quilting and binding.
About the Author: Rose Smith was born and brought up in Zambia in Africa. She moved to the UK when she was 18 and now
lives in Shropshire, indulging her passion for quilting and sewing. She has sewn all her life - ‘anything that stood still long
enough’ in the words of her children - but now finds that patchwork and quilting have taken over her life. She indulges this
passion by posting patterns and tutorials on her website for all to share. www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
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