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May 2009 American Patchwork and Quilting
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PROJECTS & IDEAS | BED SIZE

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Sweet Retreat Bed Quilt

Treat yourself to a room makeover complete with a pieced coverlet in flirty florals, dainty checks, and pretty prairie points.
 
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Materials

If you love this bed quilt, get the instructions to make the coordinating Sweet Retreat Accessories.

Designer: Holly Holderman of Lakehouse Dry Goods
Quiltmaker: Kathleen Nitzche
Machine Quilter: Cheryl Winslow

5-1/2 yards white tone-on-tone (Irish Chain blocks, setting blocks)
2-3/8 yards small floral (Irish Chain blocks, setting blocks, prairie points)
1/2 yard each of pink tone-on-tone, gold tone-on-tone, and gold gingham (Irish Chain blocks)
1/4 yard each of dark pink tone-on-tone and pink gingham (Irish Chain blocks)
1-1/3 yards large floral (setting squares)
7-1/4 yards backing fabric
87" square batting

Finished quilt: 82" square
Finished blocks: 8" square

Quantities are for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics.

Measurements include 1/4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

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