| To make this quilt, we used the one-color design Eos
by Evelyn De Morgan, which we colored in with fabric markers. The pieced
borders match the friendly pastel colors of the design. |
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| The finished size of the quilt is about 15" x 18. |
| You will need a fat quarter of light-colored batik, about 1/4 yard
of batik in green hues, a piece of batting, backing and textile markers. |
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Cutting:
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Out of light-colored batik, cut
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a piece measuring 9 1/2" x 15 1/2" for the central panel,
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several srips measuring 2 3/8" and the length of the width of the fabric.
Subcut them into 20 squares measuring 2 3/8" x 2 3/8".
Out of light green batik, cut
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2 strips measuring 2" x 15",
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a strip measuring 2 1/4" and the length of the width of the fabric. Subcut
the strip into 20 squares measuring 2 3/8" x 2 3/8",
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for the binding, several strips measuring 2 1/2" and the length of the
width of the fabric. When sewn together their length should be not less
than 70".
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The Blocks:
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| Use green and cream squares to make half-triangle blocks. For this,
place them in pairs face to face. You will get 20 pairs. Align all sides.
With a pencil draw a diagonal. |
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| Sew 1/4" on both sides of the diagonal. |
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| Cut through the diagonal. Open the new squares - half cream-half green.
Press the seams to the green triangles. You'll get 40 squares measuring
2" x 2". |
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| Align 4 units as shown and sew them into a square. Make 10 squares. |
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Assembly:
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| Sew the 10 squares into two strips, 5 squares in each strip. |
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| Sew the strips to the left and right sides of the central panel. |
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| Sew the green 2" x 15" strips to the upper and lower sides of the quilt. |
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Embroidery:
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Stabilize the central panel with polyester craft felt (you can also
use your favorite cut-away stabilizer) and make the embroidery of Eos
by Evelyn De Morgan.
Cut away the excess felt or stabilizer |
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Quilting:
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| Now place the backing on a flat surface (table) face down. Cover with
batting. Spread your panels over it.
Pin all three layers together with 1" pins. Quilt in a free-motion style. |
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Coloring:
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| Using textile markers or pencils, color the embroidery to your taste. |
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The quilt is done. Enjoy!
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Happy Stitching!
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