Mode of TransportationDesigned by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Finished quilt measures: 62” x 80”Shown in “Retro” colorstory. For alternate colorstories see pages 6 & 7.,

Pattern Level: Confident Beginner

“I have basic block construction down and would like to learn a new trick!”

Featuring

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Color Fabric Name/SKU Yardage Color Fabric Name/SKU Yardage

Notes Before You Begin

- Please read through all of the instructions before beginning.- All of the seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted. - Width of fabric (WOF) is equal to at least 42” wide.- Press all seam allowances open after each seam is sewn, unless otherwise noted.- Remember to measure twice and cut once!

Cutting Instructions

Fabric A- Cut two strips 1-1/2” x 24-1/2” (you may cut these a bit longer and then trim).- Cut two strips 1-1/2” x WOF.- Cut ten strips 3” x WOF.- Cut five strips 6-1/2” x WOF, then subcut: - twenty-two squares 6-1/2” x 6-1/2”. - four squares 6-1/2” x 7-1/2”. - four rectangles 3” x 6-1/2”. - four rectangles 3-1/2” x 6-1/2”.- Cut four squares 3” x 3”.- Cut four rectangles 3” x 4”.

Fabric B- Cut five strips 1-1/2” x WOF.- Cut four rectangles 1-1/2” x 4”.- Cut four rectangles 1-1/2” x 3”.

Fabric C- Cut panel to 22-1/2” x 40-1/2”.

Fabric D- Cut two strips 4-1/2” x 24-1/2”.

Fabric E- Cut four squares 10-1/2” x 10-1/2”.

Fabric F- Cut eight strips 3-1/2” x WOF.

Fabric G- Cut two strips 4-1/2” x 42-1/2”.

Copyright 2014, Robert Kaufman For individual use only - Not for resale

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B AAK-12136-193 SUMMER

AAK-15133-256 RETRO

1/3yard

1/3yard

You will also need:1/2 yard Binding fabric

4-7/8 yard Backing Fabric68” x 86” Batting

A AAK-12136-2 BLACK

2-1/8yards

C AAK-15131-256 RETRO

2/3yard

D AAK-15132-256 RETRO

1/3yard

F AAK-15134-256 RETRO

7/8yard

G AAK-15135-256 RETRO

1/3yard

Fabric and Supplies Needed

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Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Make Strip Set Blocks

- Sew a Fabric A 3” x WOF strip to either side of a Fabric B 1-1/2” x WOF strip (fig. 1). Press seam allowances toward Fabric A.

- repeat to make five strip sets.

Cut strips sets into blocks:- From the strip sets cut twenty-six 6-1/2” x 6-1/2” blocks and four 4-1/2” x 6-1/2” blocks (fig. 2).

Step 2: Make Corner Blocks- Sew a Fabric B 1-1/2” x 4” rectangle to a Fabric A 3” x 4” rectangle. - Sew a Fabric B 1-1/2” x 3” rectangle to a Fabric A 3” x 3” square.- Sew the two units together, as pictured, then sew to a Fabric A 3” x 6-1/2” (fig. 3). - Repeat to make four blocks.

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Step 3: Make “Street” Borders

Follow the illustrations to make two of each border strip (fig. 4).

Border 1: Use two 6-1/2” Strip Set Blocks, one fabric A 6-1/2” x 6-1/2” square, and two Fabric A 3-1/2” x 6-1/2” rectangles.

Border 2: Use four 6-1/2” Strip Sets Blocks, and three 6-1/2” x 6-1/2” squares.Border 3: Use three 6-1/2” Strip Set Blocks, two 6-1/2” x 6-1/2” squares,

two 6-1/2” x 7-1/2” rectangles and two Corner BlocksBorder 4: Use four 6-1/2” Strip Set Blocks, two 4-1/2” Strip Set Blocks,

and five fabric A 6-1/2” x 6-1/2” squares.

Step 4: Assemble Borders

- Sew Border 1 from Step 3 long sides together to a Fabric D strip, then sew a Fabric E square to each end (fig. 5).

- Repeat to make a second border unit.

- Sew Border 2 long sides together with a Fabric G strip (fig. 6).

- Repeat to make a second border unit.

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Border 2: make 2

Border 3: make 2

Border 4: make 2

Your quilt top is complete! Baste, quilt, bind & enjoy.

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Step 5: Assemble the Quilt

- Working in numerical order, sew the borders to the center panel (fig. 7). Lay the pieces flat on a table or floor and pin liberally to avoid stretching. Trim excess border edges as you go.

1 & 2: Fabric A 1-1/2” x 24-1/2” strips (trim ends after sewing).3 & 4: Fabric A 1-1/2” x WOF strips (trim ends after sewing).5 & 6: Border 2 units.7 & 8: Border 1 units.9 & 10: Border 4 strips.11 & 12: Border 3 strips.13 & 14: Fabric F 3-1/2” x WOF strips (trim ends after sewing).15 & 16: Fabric F 3-1/2” x WOF strips (trim ends after sewing).

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Color Fabric Name/SKU Yardage Color Fabric Name/SKU Yardage

Fabric and Supplies Needed

Mode of Transportation: Bermuda Colorstory

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B AAK-12136-193 SUMMER

AAK-15133-237 BERMUDA

1/3yard

1/3yard

You will also need:1/2 yard Binding fabric

4-7/8 yard Backing Fabric68” x 86” Batting

A AAK-12136-167 CHOCOLATE

2-1/8yards

C AAK-15131-237 BERMUDA

2/3yard

D AAK-15132-237 BERMUDA

1/3yard

F AAK-15134-237 BERMUDA

7/8yard

G AAK-15135-237 BERMUDA

1/3yard

Color Fabric Name/SKU Yardage

E

B AAK-12136-193 SUMMER

AAK-15133-204 PRIMARY

1/3yard

1/3yard

Color Fabric Name/SKU Yardage

You will also need:1/2 yard Binding fabric

4-7/8 yard Backing Fabric68” x 86” Batting

A AAK-12136-2 BLACK

2-1/8yards

C AAK-15131-204 PRIMARY

2/3yard

D AAK-15132-204 PRIMARY

1/3yard

F AAK-15134-204 PRIMARY

7/8yard

G AAK-15135-204 PRIMARY

1/3yard

Fabric and Supplies Needed

Mode of Transportation: Primary Colorstory

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