Mango Tango

Each block of this sizzling, south-of-the-border 54-1/2-square throw uses nine assorted stripe, plaid, and solid fabrics.

Quiltmakers: Mary Pepper and Kathleen Williams

Materials

Finished quilt: 54-1/2" square

Finished block: 9" square

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

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

To make the best use of your fabrics, cut pieces in the following order.

Cut border strips lengthwise (parallel to the selvages).

From assorted bright stripes and plaids, cut:

From assorted bright solids, cut:

Enough 2-1/2"-wide strips in assorted lengths to total 250" for binding

The instructions that follow result in one Nine-Patch block. Repeat to make 18 Nine-Patch blocks total.

1. Referring to Nine-Patch Diagram, lay out a total of nine bright stripes, plaids, and solid 3-1/2" squares in three rows.

2. Sew together pieces in each row. Press seams in one direction, alternating direction with each row.

3. Join rows to make a Nine-Patch block. Press seams in one direction. The Nine-Patch block should be 9-1/2" square including seam allowances.

1. Referring to photo, lay out Nine-Patch blocks and 9-1/2" squares in six rows, alternating blocks and squares.

2. Sew together pieces in each row. Press seams in one direction, alternating direction with each row.

3. Join rows to make quilt center. Press seams in one direction. The quilt center should be 54-1/2" square including seam allowances.

1. Layer quilt top, batting, and backing; baste.

2. Quilt as desired.

3. Using diagonal seams, join assorted bright solid 2-1/2"-wide strips to make a pieced binding strip. Bind quilt with pieced binding strip.