print and 2 of a second print) and 4 cream shade 1½â squares together to create a Nine-Patch Unit. Sew a cream shade
Simply Blue
Simply Blue FINISHED QUILT SIZE 31” x 38” Finished Block Size 7” x 7” Measurements include ¼” seam allowance. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Please check our website www.pennyrosefabrics.com for any revisions before starting this project. This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. The quilt and block diagrams portrayed are virtual images. The layout and look of your project may differ when using actual fabric. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS 1 Forget Me Not 10-Inch Stacker (10-4680-21) 5/8 yard (60 cm) blue birds (C4681 Blue) ¼ yard (25 cm) cream stripe (C4686 Cream) 1 yard (95 cm) cream shade (C200-02 Cream Shade) Binding 5/8 yard (60 cm) Backing 1¼ yards (1.15 m) CUTTING REQUIREMENTS Please read instructions first before cutting. Seam allowances vary so measure through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces. 10-Inch Stacker Cut 6 flowers from blue petal. Add ¼” seam allowance if necessary for your favorite applique method. Cut 6 flower centers from navy petal. Add ¼” seam allowance if necessary for your favorite applique method. Cut 6 stems and 12 leaves from tan petal. Add ¼” seam allowance if necessary for your favorite applique method. Cut 7 squares 1½” x 1½” from each of the following assorted prints: blue lace, navy floral, tan floral, blue criss cross, navy criss cross, tan criss cross Cut 6 squares 1½” x 1½” from each of the following assorted prints: blue main, navy main, navy lace, tan lace, cream floral, blue stripe
Cream Shade Cut 2 strips 8” x WOF. Cut the strips into 6 squares 8” x 8”. Cut 2 strips 3½” x WOF. Cut the strips into 24 rectangles 2½” x 3½”. Cut 3 strips 1½” x WOF. Cut the strips into 72 squares 1½” x 1½”. QUILT ASSEMBLY Refer to quilt photo for placement of fabrics and blocks. Flower Block Use your favorite method of applique. Refer to quilt photo for fabric placement. Applique the pieces on a cream shade 8” x 8” square. When finished with the applique, square up the block to 7½” x 7½”. Make 6 Flower Blocks. Chain Block These instructions are to make 1 block. Refer to the Chain Block diagram for piece placement as each block is a different combination of fabrics. Sew 5 print 1½” squares (3 of one print and 2 of a second print) and 4 cream shade 1½” squares together to create a Nine-Patch Unit.
Nine-Patch Unit Sew a cream shade 2½” x 3½” rectangle to each side of the Nine-Patch Unit to create the Center Unit.
Center Unit Sew 2 print 1½” squares and 2 cream shade 1½” squares together to create a Four-Patch. Repeat to make a second Four-Patch from the same print. Repeat with a different print to create 2 more Four-Patches. There should be 4 FourPatches (2 from each print).
Blue Birds Cut 4 strips 4½” x WOF for Border 2. Four-Patches
Simply Blue Sew a Four-Patch to each side of a cream shade 2½” x 3½” rectangle to create Unit A. Repeat to create 2 Unit As.
Unit A Sew a Unit A to the top and bottom of the Center Unit to create the Chain Block. Repeat to create 6 Chain Blocks.
Stem
Leaf
Chain Block Quilt Center Assembly See quilt photo for Flower Block and Chain Block placement. Lay out the blocks in 4 rows of 3 blocks. Sew the rows together to complete the quilt center. Borders Seam allowances vary so measure through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces. Sew border strips together end to end if necessary to get the length needed. Sew side borders first. Border 1 Side borders should be 28½”. Top and bottom borders should be 23½”. Border 2 Side borders should be 30½”. Top and bottom borders should be 31½”. Finish quilt by layering the quilt top, batting, and back. Bind with your favorite Penny Rose fabric from the Forget Me Not Collection. Have fun with your colors and enjoy the journey of making your quilt.
