Summer Sampler Quilt Along - Quilt Layout

 

 

Good evening.

I hope you have all enjoyed the Summer Sampler. I had fun doing it. Giveaway winner of the last block is Debora.

 

 

 

To finish the sampler, below are the instructions based on the Night version:

 

 

 



Cut Sashing, Posts, Borders, and Binding

Light Gray – Cut 1 strip 16 1/2” x WOF and 2 strips 2 1/2” x WOF to subcut 20 logs 2 1/2” x 16 1/2” for sashing.

Red – Cut 4 squares 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” for posts.

Border 1:

§  Cut 6 strips 2 1/2” x WOF. Stitch the strips end to end to cut the following.

     à Side Borders 2 1/2” x 52 1/2”

     à Top and Bottom Borders 2 1/2” x 56 1/2”

Border 2:

§  Cut 6 strips 1 1/2” x WOF. Stitch the strips end to end to cut the following.

     à Side Borders 1 1/2” x 56 1/2”

     à Top and Bottom Borders 1 1/2” x 58 1/2”

Border 3:

§  Cut 7 strips 6 1/2” x WOF. Stitch the strips end to end to cut the following.

     à Side Borders 6 1/2” x 58 1/2”

     à Top and Bottom Borders 6 1/2” x 70 1/2”

Binding:

      §  Cut 7 strips 2 1/2” x WOF.

 

Assemble Quilt Top

1.     Refer to the Quilt Center Assembly Diagram below. Lay out block, sashing and posts.

2.     Stitch rows together.

3.     Add Border 1.  Stitch the side border first, then the top and bottom borders. Press towards the border.

4.     Refer to the Quilt Border Assembly Diagram. Lay out Border 2 and 3.

5.     Add Border 2.  Stitch the side border first, then the top and bottom borders. Press towards the border. Repeat for Border 3.

6.     Congratulations! Your quilt top is complete.

Quilt Center Assembly Diagram

 Quilt Border Assembly Diagram

 

Finishing:

1.     Layer backing, batting, and quilt top.

2.     Baste.

3.     Quilt as desired.

4.     Stitch 2 1/2” strips into one continuous piece for straight grain binding. Add binding to quilt.

5.     Snuggle and Enjoy!

 

 

Below are photos of my free motion quilting.