SpringDesigned by Valori Wells for Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Featuring Blueprint Basics by Valori Wells
For individual use only - Not for resaleCopyright 2014, Robert Kaufman
Notes Before You Begin
- All of the seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted. - Remember to measure twice and cut once! - Please read through all of the instructions before beginning.
Cutting Instructions
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Pattern Level: Experienced Intermediate
“I know the ropes and would like to test my skills!”
Finished Quilt Measures: 60” x 80”
Supplies Needed
2 Fat Quarter Bundles FQ-779-131-1/2 yards Kona White1/2 yard AVW-14544-306 for binding3-3/4 yards backing 68” x 86” quilt batting
Begin your journey with a foundation of color...Blueprint Basics is a collection of classic modern designs in glorious colors for your adventurous creative pursuits.
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Kona White- cut 2 strips 12-1/2” x 42“ - cut 2 strips 6-1/2” x 42“- cut 16 strips 1-1/2” x 21“ (use Kona White from fat quarter bundle) - subcut each strip into 1 rectangle 1-1/2” x 13-1/2” and 1 rectangle 1-1/2” x 7 1/2”.
From All Remaining Fabrics- cut 16 strips 1-1/2” x 21“ - subcut each strip into 1 rectangle 1-1/2” x 13-1/2” and 1 rectangle 1-1/2” x 7 1/2”.
Cutting Suggestion: Cut a variety of sizes of rectangles between the 7 1/2” length and the 13 1/2” length for more variety.
Sewing & Cutting Instructions
1. Sew the various lengths of rectangles together into several long strips, sewing the 1 1/2” edges together (Figure 1).
Cut into 43 rows measuring 1 1/2” x 80 1/2” rows.
2. Sew the rows together making three different sections. Section 1 has a total of 14 rows. Section 2 has a total of 5 rows. Section 3 has a total of 23 rows.
3. Sew the two 12-1/2“ x 42” white background strips together into one long 12-1/2“ x 84” strip. Press and trim so the strip is 12-1/2“ x 80-1/2”.
Sew the two 6-1/2“ x 42” white background strips together into one long 6 1/2“ x 84” strip. Press and trim so the strip is 6 1/2“ x 80 1/2”.
4. Referring to the illustration: Sew the sections together with the background rows (Figure 3). Press.
5. Layer, quilt, and finish the quilt.
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Sewing Suggestion While sewing the individual long rows to each other: -Sew the first two together. Press. -Add the third row, but start at the opposite end. Press. -Add the fourth row, and start at the opposite end. Press.
This technique will help keep the unit from stretching as you add each row (Figure 2).
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Figure 3 – Quilt Assembly
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