Tools of the TradeDesigned by Wendy Sheppard

Featuring Tool Time by Whistler Studiosize: 58” x 70”

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KEY FABRIC SKU YD CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

A 50280-1 Navy 1/2 (1) 11-1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (5) 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

B 50280-2 White 1/4 (1) 6-1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (3) 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

C 50281-X Multi 1/2 (1) 11-1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (5) 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

D 50282-3 Teal 1/2 (1) 11-1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (4) 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

E 50282-4 Grey 1/4 (1) 6-1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (3) 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

F 50283-5 Orange 3/8 (3) 2-1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (20) 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces.

G 50284-1 Navy 1 (7) 4-1/2” x WOF strips. Piece strips and subcut (2) 4-1/2” x 58-1/2” and (2) 4-1/2” x 62-1/2” strips.

H 50284-6 Yellow 3/8 (3) 2-1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (20) 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces.

I 50285-3 Teal 3/8 (3) 2-1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (20) 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces.

J 50285-8 White 1-5/8

(1) 11-1/2” x WOF strip. Subcut (20) 1-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces. (3) 4-1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (60) 1-1/2” x 4 1/2” pieces. (6) 2” x WOF strips. Piece strips and subcut (2) 2” x 59-1/2” strips and (2) 2” x 50-1/2” strips. (10) 1-1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (15) 1-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces. Piece remaining (5) strips and subcut (4) 1-1/2” x 47-1/2” strips.

K 50286-4 Grey 3/8 (3) 2-1/2” x WOF strips. Subcut (20) 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces.

L 50286-1 Navy 5/8 (7) 2-1/4” x WOF strips for binding

Backing 4-3/8

64” x 76” piece of batting

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Making the Blocks1. Arrange and sew together (1) each H, F, I, K 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces alternating with (3) 1-1/2” x 4-1/2” J pieces to make a pieced column unit. Make a total of (20) pieced column units.

2. Sew (1) 1-1/2” x 11-1/2” J piece to the right side of the unit, and then add (1) 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” A piece to make an 11-1/2” square block.

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3. Make a total of (3) blocks each using A and C 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces. Make a total of (2) blocks each using B, D and E 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

4. In the same way, the indicated number of mirror image blocks: (2) blocks each using A, C and D 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces; (1) block each using B and E 6-1/2” x 11-1/2” pieces.

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Assemble the Quilt

5. Referring to the Quilt Layout Diagram, lay out (4) blocks alternating with (3) 1-1/2” x 11-1/2” J pieces to make a pieced row. Sew the pieces together to make the row.

6. Make a total of (3) pieced rows. In the same way, make (2) pieced rows using mirror image blocks.

7. Sew the rows together alternating with (4) 1-1/2” x 47-1/2” J strips to complete the quilt center.

8. Sew 2” x 59-1/2” J strips to opposite long sides of the quilt center. Sew 2” x 50-1/2” J strips to the top and bottom of the quilt center.

9. Sew 4-1/2” x 62-1/2” G strips to opposite long sides of the quilt. Sew 4-1/2” x 58-1/2” G strips to the top and bottom of the quilt.

Finishing

10. With the backing fabric laying taut, layer batting and quilt top to form a quilt sandwich. Baste the sandwich and quilt as desired.

11. Use the (7) 2-1/4” x WOF L strips to bind the quilt.

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