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Using Embroidered Blocks in Your Quilt

By: Penny Halgren

Q: I have embroidered some blocks for my grandson, and would like to make a quilt with them. I will be using a 61/2" x10 1/2" block if you could figure the quilt The batting is 96"x108." Sorry is that the size I make the quilt??

How many blocks plus sashing around each block in fabric do I need? I will be using a different color for the sashing.

Thanks for the information this morning for the borders. Hope this is not too much to ask

Carol

A: Using your 6" by 10" blocks, I have designed a quilt that uses 70 total blocks - 35 embroidered blocks and 35 fabric blocks.  I am assuming that the 6 1/2" by 10 1/2" size you quoted meant the size including seam allowances.

In addition, I have included sashing that is 2 1/2" wide (finished size), and cornerstones (squares in the corners where the blocks meet the sashing) that are 2 1/2" square (finished size).

There are two borders - the first one is 2 1/2" and the outside border is 4 1/2" wide.  Both of those sizes are the finished size.

The instructions for cutting and sewing each of these components are included in the DVD and accompanying book, Beginner's Guide to Quilting, Vol. II, Robin's Nest.

Hope this helps.

Click on the quilt picture to the left to open a .pdf document with the fabric yardage requirements and a printable picture of the quilt. 

Happy Quilting!

Penny is a quilter of more than 24 years who seeks to interest new quilters and provide them with the resources necessary to create beautiful quilts.

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