November 2011 – Weekend Mystery

November Weekend Mystery, 2011 November 4th – 6th

Dancing In The Wind

This is a 48” x 64” quilt before borders
This quilt is made from 2 1/2” strips

Fabric Requirements:

2 1/2 yards light

Cut 30 strips 2 1/2” wide by width of fabric

Use 18 strips to cut 288 squares ( 21/2” x 2 1/2” )

2 3/4 yards dark or 1 jellyroll

Cut 36 strips 2 1/2” wide by width of fabric

Use 36strips to cut 288 rectangles 2 1/2” x 4 1/2”

Note: You can lay out and cut multiple strips at one time, just make sure you have a sharp blade and hold the ruler steady. Lay the strips on your cutting board so they are parallel with the lines on the board, and lay our as many as you are comfortable cutting at one time. You can leave your strips folded for even more efficiency. Always cut from the open end so you can use the folded end if necessary.

Border fabric may be purchased now or after you finish piecing the top. You will need 2 yards to make an 8 – 10” border. You should cut from the length to stabilize the edge of your quilt. If you want to miter your border you will need 2 1/2 yards.

Make sure you bring all of your extra fabric to the getaway with you.