Tulip Chain

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Finished Quilt Size 40” x 40”Finished Block Size 20” x 20”Measurements include ¼” seam allowance.Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Please check our website www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any revisions before starting this project. This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. The quilt and block diagrams portrayed are virtual images. The layout and look of your project may differ when using actual fabric.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS3/8 yard (35 cm) pink damask (C4321 Pink)3/8 yard (35 cm) blue tulip (C4323 Blue)¼ yard (25 cm) pink diamond (C4324 Pink)1 yard (95 cm) vintage white solid (C100-04 Vintage White)Binding 5/8 yard (60 cm)Backing 3¼ yards (3m)

CUTTING REQUIREMENTSPlease read instructions first before cutting.

Pink DamaskCut 2 strips 4½” x WOF. Cut the strips into 16 squares 4½” x 4½”.

Blue TulipCut 2 strips 2½”x WOF.Cut 1 strip 4½” x WOF. Cut the strip into 4 squares 4½” x 4½”.

Pink DiamondCut 2 strips 2 ½”x WOF.

Vintage WhiteCut 4 strips 2½” x WOF.Cut 2 strips 12½” x WOF. Cut the strip into 16 rectangles

4½” x 12½”.

QUILT ASSEMBLYRefer to quilt photo for placement of fabrics and blocks.

Chain BlockSew a blue tulip 2½” strip and a vintage white solid 2½” strip together. Press. Repeat with remaining blue tulip strip and a vintage white solid strip. Cut the strips into 2½” segments. Sew the segments together to create 16 Blue Four-Patch Units.

Sew a pink diamond 2½” strip and a vintage white solid 2½” strip together. Press. Repeat with remaining pink diamond

strip and a vintage white solid strip. Cut the strips into 2½” segments. Sew the segments together to create 16 Pink Four-Patch Units.

Sew 2 Pink Diamond Four-Patch Units, 2 Blue Tulip Four-Patch Units, 4 pink damask 4½” squares, and 1 blue tulip 4½” square together to create the Center Unit.

Sew a Pink Diamond Four-Patch Unit and a Blue Tulip Four-Patch Unit to the sides of a vintage white solid 4½” x 12½” rectangle to create Unit A. Repeat to create 8 Unit As.

Sew a vintage white solid 4½” x 12½” rectangle to each side of the Center Unit to create Unit B. Repeat to create 4 Unit Bs.

Sew a Unit A to the top and bottom of Unit B to create the Chain Block. Repeat to create 4 Chain Blocks.

Quilt Center AssemblyLay out the Chain Blocks in 2 rows of 2 blocks. Sew rows together to complete the center of the quilt.

Finish quilt by layering the quilt top, batting, and back. Bind with your favorite Riley Blake fabric from the Floribella Collection. Have fun with your colors and enjoy the journey of making your quilt.

Tulip Chain

Blue Four-Patch Unit Pink Four-Patch Unit

Center Unit

Unit A

Unit B

Chain Block