Square Dance

Square Dance - 5 - Assembly

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In this final session you will be assembling your quilt top. You will need:              - the pattern               - Blocks #1, #2, #3 and #4The instructions for Assembly can be found at the bottom of page 3 and page 4 of your pattern. 1. Step #1 - Before beginning assembly, clearly outline the size of your quilt on the diagram on page 4 of the pattern. Also, label each row down the side with an A, B, C etc. As you complete sewing a row, label it with the corresponding label. I like to draw a squiggly line through the finished...

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Square Dance - 4 - Block #4

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This session you will be making 8 (12, 16, 21) Blocks #4. You will need:              - the pattern               - 2½” width of fabric strips and 4½” x 10½” rectangles of fabric B              - 2½” width of fabric strips of fabric C2              - 2½” width of fabric strips of fabric C3              - Best Press (optional) The instructions for Blocks #4 can be found at the bottom of page 3 of your pattern. Follow the steps carefully. Just one tip this time...take a note of all of the previous tips! Next post is June29th.

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Square Dance - 3 - Block #3

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This session you will be making 16 (23, 32, 39) Blocks #3. You will need:              - the pattern               - 4½” squares of fabric A              - 2½” width of fabric strips, 3½” x 4½” and 4½” x 6½” rectangles of fabric B              - 2½” width of fabric strips of fabric C1              - Best Press (optional) The instructions for Blocks #3 can be found at the top of page 3 of your pattern. Follow the steps carefully. Here are some tips to help you along: 1. Step #2 - When stitching the second strip, sew in the opposite direction from the first...

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Square Dance - 2 - Block #2

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This session you will be making 16 (24, 34, 40) Blocks #2. You will need:              - the pattern: Square Dance by Wanda’s Designs               - 6½” squares of fabric A              - 2½” x 6½” and 2½” x 10½” rectangles of fabric B              - pins (optional)              -The Cutting Gizmo (optional) The instructions for Blocks #2 can be found at the bottom of page 2 of your pattern. Follow the steps carefully. Here are some tips to help you along: 1. A true ¼” seam allowance is very important. Our machines all differ therefore before beginning, please take the time to test the...

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Square Dance - 1 - Cutting

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Let’s get started! There is no sewing this time, just cutting. For this Quilt Along, it will be assumed that everyone is a beginner quilter. If you are an experienced quilter, that’s okay, read the instructions and tips just as carefully and treat it as a review! You will need:              - the pattern: Square Dance by Wanda’s Designs              - your fabric              - a rotary cutter with a sharp blade              - cutting mat              - a ruler              - pencil or Frixion® pen (available online HERE)            ...

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