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Designed By: Karla SchulzFinished Quilt Size: 66" x 78" Finished Block Size: 12" x 12"Number of Blocks: 20

For the Love of Country

©Dan Morris Designs

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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

Design: Yards

24176 N 11/224180 M (Binding) 3/4

24176 E 5/824181 N 5/824182 E 5/824182 N 2/324183 S 2/324177 E 11/424177 N 5/824178 E 5/824179 M 5/824181 M 5/824181 S 5/824179 (Backing) 5

Cutting Directions:WOF = width of fabric from selvage to selvage. HST = half-square triangles (squares cut on 1 diagonal)QST = quarter-square triangles (squares cut on both diagonals)Each block uses 3 each light and dark HST and 8 each light and dark QST.

24176 N – Navy Floral• Cut (7) 61/2" x WOF strips for outer borders.

24180 M – Wine Stripe• Cut (8) 21/4" x WOF binding strips.

24182 N – Navy Star & Vine 24183 S – Gold TonalFrom each of the 2 fabrics (used in 5 blocks):• Cut (2) 51/4" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (10) 51/4" x 51/4" squares. Cut each square on both diagonals to make 40 QST each fabric.• Cut (1) 47/8" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (8) 47/8" x 47/8" squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 16 HST each fabric; discard 1 triangle each.• Cut (1) 41/2" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (5) 41/2" x 41/2" squares each fabric.

24177 E – Ecru Eagle Print (used in 3 blocks)• Cut (1) 51/4" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (6) 51/4" x 51/4" squares. Cut each square on both diagonals to make 24 QST.• Cut (1) 47/8" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (5) 47/8" x 47/8" squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 10 HST; discard 1 triangle. • Cut (1) 41/2" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (3) 41/2" x 41/2" squares.• Cut (6) 31/2" x WOF strips for inside borders.

24176 E – Ecru Floral24182 E – Cream Star & Vine 24181 N – Blue FireworksFrom each of the 3 fabrics (used in 4 blocks):• Cut (1) 51/4" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (6) 51/4" x 51/4" squares. Cut each square on both diagonals to make 32 QST each fabric.• Cut (1) 47/8" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (6) 47/8" x 47/8" squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 12 HST each fabric. • Cut (1) 41/2" x WOF strip. Recut each strip into (4) 41/2" x 41/2" squares each fabric.

24176 N 24180 M

24176 E 24181 N

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24182 E

24182 N 24183 S 24177 E 24177 N 24178 E

24179 M 24181 M 24181 S 24179 Wbacking

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24177 N – Blue Eagle Print24178 E – Flag Print24179 M – Wine Hearts & Wings24181 M – Wine Fireworks24181 S – Gold FireworksFrom each of the 5 fabrics (used in 3 blocks):• Cut (1) 51/4" x WOF strip. Recut strip into (6) 51/4" x 51/4" squares. Cut each square on both diagonals to make 24 QST.• Cut (1) 47/8" x WOF strip. Recut strip into (5) 47/8" x 47/8" squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 10 HQT. Set aside 1 triangle for another project.• Cut (1) 41/2" x WOF strip. Recut strip into (3) 41/2" x 41/2" squares.

Backing of Choice• Cut (2) 86" x WOF strips for backing.

Completing the BlocksNote: Use a 1/4" seam allowance for all stitching.Each block uses 1 each light and dark square, 3 each light and dark HST, and 8 each light and dark QST.

1. To make 1 block, select 1 each light and dark 41/2" square, 3 each light and dark HST, and 8 each light and dark QST.

2. Sew a light HST to a dark HST to make a triangle unit. Press seam toward the dark triangle. Repeat to make 3 HST units.

3. Sew a light QST to a dark QST on the short sides to make a triangle unit; press seams toward the dark triangle. Repeat to make a total of 8 triangle units.

4. Join 2 triangle units together to make a QST unit. Press seam to 1 side. Repeat to make a total of 4 QST units.

5. Arrange and join the HST units with the QST units and the light and dark squares in rows referring to the block drawing. Press seams away from the QST units. Join the rows to complete 1 block.

6. Repeat all steps with assorted lights and darks to make a total of 20 blocks.

For the Love of Country

Make 3

Make 8

Make 4

Refer to the quilt diagram forcolor combinations

Quilt AssemblyRefer to the quilt diagram throughout the following steps.

1. Arrange and join the blocks in 5 rows of 4 blocks each. Press seams in adjacent rows in opposite directions. Join the rows to complete the quilt center. Press seams in 1 direction.

2. Join the 31/2"-wide ecru eagle print strips on the short ends to make a long strip. Press seams open. Recut the strip into (2) 31/2" x 541/2" strips and (2) 31/2" x 601/2" strips. Sew the longer strips to opposite sides and shorter strips to the top and bottom of the quilt center. Press seams toward the strips.

3. Join the 61/2"-wide navy floral strips on the short ends to make a long strip. Press seams open. Recut strips into (4) 61/2" x 661/2" strips. Sew strips to opposite long sides and then to the top and bottom of the quilt center to complete the quilt top.

4. Remove the selvage edges from the backing pieces. Join the pieces on the long edges with a 1/2" seam allowance. Press seam open. Trim the top and bottom edges to make a 74" x 86" backing piece.

5. Layer the top with the backing and a 74" x 86" batting piece. Quilt as desired. When quilting is complete, trim edges even with the top.

6. Prepare wine stripe binding and bind edges using your favorite method to complete the quilt.

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