Modern-Day Cowboy Throw

Southwest colors, earthy motifs, and a graphic background bring the flavor of the Old West to a throw with a modern design. It will keep any cowboy warm on a cold desert night. Fabrics are from the Wild Horses and Krystal collections by Michael Miller Fabrics.

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Inspired by Pretty. Graphic. from designer Victoria Findlay Wolfe of Bumble Beans, Inc.
Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Materials

1-1⁄2 yards blue diamond print (rows)
6—18×21" pieces (fat quarter) assorted mottled prints in gold, dark blue, light blue, beige, gray, and orange (rows)
18×21" piece (fat quarter) each of red diamond print, horse print, and orange stripe (rows)
1⁄3 yard each of blue stripe and blanket prints (rows)
9×21" piece (fat eighth) beige diamond print (rows)
5⁄8 yard binding print
3-5⁄8 yards backing fabric
59×75" batting

Finished quilt: 50-1⁄2×66-1⁄2"

Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width.
Measurements include 1⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.