Warm reds are popular with traditionalists and contemporary quilters alike, and we're sure this mix of prints from STURBRIDGE VILLAGE SCARLET by Judie Rothermel would be welcome year-round in almost any room setting. Joanne S. Nolt's "Seeing Red" design utilizes a classic Drunkard's Path curved block.

Quilt Size: 57-1/2" square

Finished Block Size: 8" square

1. Download Project Diagrams

   Pair 4 matching light A's with 4 matching dark B's. Stack and set aside. Pair 4 matching light B's with 4 matching dark A's. Stack and set aside. You will have 10 sets. You need nine, so set your least favorite aside to use on the back in your label.

2. To join the block, pair up one A and one B fabric. Lining up the curved edges, place A on top of B with right sides together. Place a pin at each end and at the center point, adding a 4th and 5th pin between the center and each end point.

3. Stitch with B on the bottom and ease the curve of A in place as you stitch.
4. Repeat for the sets of matching fabric A and B pieces. Complete all 4 identical blocks. Press and trim to measure 8-1/2" square.
5. Stitch these four identical blocks into a 4-patch unit, referring to the diagram provided. Be careful of the placement of A and B disregarding the light or dark. DIAGRAM 1
6. Repeat for a total of nine sets, making 4-patch units in the same manner.
7. Lay out the nine 4-patch units referring to the photograph; adjust the position of the dark and light pieces to get the desired overall pattern.
8. Stitch the units into rows. Join the rows to complete the quilt center.

1. Cut one of the 1-3/4" tan strips in quarters across the width of the strip making four strips that measure approximately 1-3/4" x 10-1/2".
2. Sew a 1-3/4" x 10 ½" strip to a 1-3/4" x WOF strip end to end.
3. Repeat for all four strips. Making (4) pieced strips that measure approximately 1-3/4" x 52".
4. Cut (2) to measure 1-3/4" x 48-1/2" and Cut (2) to measure 1-3/4" x 51".
5. Stitch the 1-3/4" x 48-1/2" strips to opposite sides of the quilt center.
6. Stitch the 1-3/4" x 51" strips to the remaining sides of the quilt center to complete the inner border.

1. Cut one of the 4" x WOF red strips in quarters across the width of the strip making four strips that measure approximately 4" x 10-1/2"
2. Sew a 4" x 10-1/2" strip to a 4" x WOF strip end to end.
3. Repeat for all four strips, making four pieced strips that measure approximately 4" x 52". Cut all four strips to measure 4" x 51".
4. Stitch a 4" x 51" strip to opposite sides of the quilt.
5. Stitch a 4" dark square to each end of the remaining two 4" x 51" border strips.
6. Stitch the new pieced strips to the remaining sides of the quilt to complete the outer border. Press.