Paracas Quilt

Designed and made by Sally Ablett

Size: 50” x 50”

Block: 5½“ x 5½”

Fabric 1: 1¼yd 1mtr - A200.3 (Alpaca on grey)Fabric 2: ⅞yd - 80cm - A201.3 (Red succulent blender)

Fabric 3: 1⅜yd - 1¼mtr - A204.1 (Skulls on white)

Wadding and backing 54” x 54”

Use ¼" seam allowance throughout. Press all seams open unless otherwise noted

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (Paracas Collection)

CUTTING

1. From fabric 1 cut:50 x 5½" x 5½“

2. From fabric 2 cut:15 x 5⅞" x 5⅞" cut in half diagonally once from top left to bottom right10 x 5⅞" x 5⅞" cut in half diagonally once from bottom left to top right

3. From fabric 3 cut:15 x 5⅞" x 5⅞" cut in half diagonally once from top left to bottom right10 x 5⅞" x 5⅞" cut in half diagonally once from bottom left to top right

MAKING UP BLOCKS

Sew the two triangles from fabric 2 and 3 together to make a square. You will make 50 in total for the quilt

Lay out all the blocks as in the main diagram. Checking the placement of blocks are going the right way

Sew in rows and then sew the rows together to complete the quilt

© Lewis & Irene 2017

COMPLETION

Sandwich quilt top, wadding and backing. Pin or baste layers

Quilt as desired

Double bind edges with 2½" from fabric 3