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PROJECTS & IDEAS | BED SIZE

Checkerboard Squares

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Cut the Fabrics

To make the best use of your fabrics, cut the pieces in the order that follows. If the toile print is directional, make sure the toile pieces are cut correctly.

From assorted dark prints, cut:
34 sets of four 2-1/2" squares
From assorted light prints, cut:
34 sets of five 2-1/2" squares
From navy print, cut:
9--6-1/2x42" strips for outer border
60--6" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for a total of 120 triangles
From blue print, cut:
8--2-1/2x42" strips for inner border
40--6" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for a total of 80 triangles
From blue toile, cut:
5--14" squares, cutting each diagonally twice in anxfor a total of 20 setting triangles (you'll have 2 leftover triangles)
2--7-1/4" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for a total of 4 corner triangles
20--6-1/2" squares
From dark blue print, cut:
9--2-1/2x42" binding strips

Continued on Page 3: Assemble the Blocks

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