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PROJECTS & IDEAS | BED SIZE

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Pieced Pinwheels

Don't stop with the quilt! Give your bedroom a makeover with this pieced ensemble, including a pillow sham, bedskirt, and valance.
 
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Materials and Cutting

Designer: Fiber Mosaics
From Quilting Ideas, 2001

Materials for Pinwheels Quilt
7--5/8-yard pieces of assorted bright prints for blocks and binding
4--2/3-yard pieces of assorted bright florals for borders and binding
5-1/4 yards of muslin for blocks and borders
7-1/4 yards of backing fabric
86x101" quilt batting

Finished quilt top: 80x95"
Finished block: 5" square

Quantities specified for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise stated. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Cut the Fabrics
To make the best use of your fabrics, cut the pieces in the order that follows.

From each assorted bright print, cut:
4--3-3/8x42" strips
2--2-1/2x20" binding strips
From each assorted bright floral, cut:
5--3-3/8x42" strips
2--2-1/2x20" binding strips
From muslin, cut:
28--3-3/8x42" strips
24--3x42" strips for borders

Continued on Page 2: Assemble the Blocks

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Green Pinwheels
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