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Along with all the pieced blocks come a few small applique designs. This is
a charmingly patterned block using 3 colors on a 16-inch white or unbleached
background square. Sixteen squares, either all applique or half of them just
plain quilted, make a 64-inch center, which with plain borders is ample for a
quilt. There should be a wider border at the bottom both for use and better
design.
Cardboard cutting patterns are made exact sizes of the 5 patterns here given.
These do not allow for seams, so mark the goods around each pattern, but cut a
seam larger and crease back to the pencil line. Baste very carefully, press and
whip or blindstitch the units in place. Other plain colors or prints may be
used, as lavender, blue or yellow with orange centers, pink with deeper rose or
wine red with buff.
This is good size for an odd pillow, using scraps of silk on pongee or black
satine.
Material Estimate: In making this quilt 16-inch blocks are set
together to make an all-over pattern. Sixteen blocks are required, 4 blocks
wide and 4 blocks long, which plus a 6-inch border at top and sides and a 12-
inch border at bottom finishes about 76 by 82 inches. This requires 1/4 yard
coral, 1 1/2 yards apricot, 2 1/4 yards green and 6 1/2 yards white or unbleached
for blocks and border, a total of 10 1/2 yards.
A President's Wreath is most appropriate on the plain squares. Outside of the
quilted and appliqued wreaths, fill in with check quilting.
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