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May 2009 American Patchwork and Quilting
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PROJECTS & IDEAS | THROWS & WALL

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Starry Irish Chain

A mottled dark brown background allows the stars and Irish Chain paths to pop. The retro-inspired prints are from the Penny Lane collection from Hoffman California Fabrics.
 
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Materials

Inspired by “Garden Paths” from designer Marianne Elizabeth of Classically Home.
Quiltmaker: Laura Boehnke

1/3 yard pink print (star blocks)
1/3 yard yellow print (star blocks)
7/8 yard multicolor paisley print (star blocks, middle border)
1/8 yard brown spiral print (star block centers)
7/8 yard mottled brown (star and Irish Chain blocks backgrounds)
1/3 yard aqua print (Irish Chain blocks, inner border)
1-1/2 yards brown flower print (outer border, binding)
3-1/4 yards backing fabric
57" square batting

Finished quilt: 50-1/2" square
Finished blocks: 10" square

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

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

Continued on Page 2: Cut Fabrics

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