Quilt Pattern: Arabic Lattice

For those who want something different again and who do not mind fitting around corners to achieve the results we suggest "Arabic Lattice." The originator of this old pattern must have had a flair for the romantic as witnessed by the name as well as an aptitude for work, as the little blocks are really difficult to piece.

Each finishes 5 1/2 inches square if seams are allowed extra and they must be pieced in A and B style to set together alternately for the all-over pattern. These blocks in a continuing row turn an intriguing corner as well as making a single repeat border that is most effective.

A pieced center of 30 or 42 little blocks, within a wide band of plain color for fancy quilting, then a pieced border and a plain to finish would make a stunning quilt.

Material Estimate: Forty-two of the 5 1/2-inch blocks would finish into a center about 33x38 inches - 6 blocks wide by 7 long. This center plus a 12-inch border of light blue, then a 5 1/2-inch pieced border, and last a 3-inch border of green, will make the completed quilt top 74x79 inches. This requires 5 yards of light blue and 4 1/2 yards of green, or a total of 9 1/2 yards of material.