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Rising Sun is an intricate pattern, but not enough so to daunt the quilt
maker who aspires to a design that is both lovely and unusual.
The numbers on each pattern are, as always, for one block, although it does
sound like a good many this time. Make cardboard cutting patterns, and mark
lightly around them onto material. Then cut a seam larger all around and sew
back to the pencil lines.
First piece four small triangles, two white and two color, into a block which
in turn sews onto the curve block. When 12 of these are pieced sew the long
seams which make it into a wheel. The "hub" is gathered into a crease around
and appliqued on to finish. Thus this whole wheel or sun, may either be
appliqued onto a 12-inch square or pieced in with the four white corner blocks
as shown in the pattern. Flame red and orange with white, unbleached or
yellow, makes a stunning counterpane from this pattern.
Material Estimate: This quilt sets together with alternate
white blocks, and contains 23 pieced blocks and 28 plain ones, that is 7 blocks
long by 8 wide, finishing about 77 by 88 inches. You will need 1/2 yard of red,
2 yards of orange, and 6 1/2 yards of white.
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