I have allowed for the large strips to be cut on the lengthwise grain making for an easy to cut and piece quilt - excess from your purchase can be used to make a strippy backing or a second quilt perhaps?

For the small strips I also include a more economical buying option - although stitching with this cross-grain is more difficult and the strong vertical line of the quilt is altered.

Editor's Note: Though pictured in Jan's beautiful design, Style F406 (in three colors), is no longer available; please substitute other PLAYING IN SPOTZVILLE prints as desired. That's the beauty of Jan's fabrics - their mix-and-match quality means you can achieve the same artsy results as Jan with a few simple substitutions!

Large Strips - excess can be used in the backing
1 - 2 1/3yds (F409 176D)
4 - 2 1/3yds (F409 176D)
10 - 2 1/3yds (F411 165D)

Small strips - excess can be used in the backing.
The second measurement uses a cross grain and needs to be joined
3 - 2 1/3yds (F402 197D) 0r 1/4yd
5 - 2 1/3yds (F407 176D) or 1/8yd
7 - 2 1/3yds (Substitute for F406 176D) or 1/8 yd
8 - 1/8yd each (F405 189D, F407 189D, F409 189D, F411 189D, F404 189D, F408 189D)
9 - 2 1/3yds (F405 165D) or 1/4yd

Blocks
2 & 6 - 10" square of each of the remaining Playing in Spotzville fabrics - you should also be able to use excess of the strip fabrics - (F404 176D, F404 197D, F408 176D , F408 189D, F411 176D, F402 165D, F409 165D, F403 165D, F403 176D, F403 197D, F407 197D, F405 176D, F410 176D, F410 197D, F410 165D)

Binding:
1/2 yd (Substitute for F406 176D)

Also needed
Batting - 60" x 84"
Backing - or use leftovers from the top strips
Threads for piecing and quilting

1. Using my methods for cutting the blocks doesn't have to be accurate until the final squaring up process. You can cut a bit bigger and a bit crooked when you see the 'ish' measurement.
2. I prefer to press the seams under the centre squarez to suit the way I quilt. I press after sewing every seam.
3. I have allowed for the strips to be cut up the lengthwise grain. If you are using the cross grain, join these allowing for the seam.
4. Wash the fabrics before cutting to achieve true post shrinkage sizes.

1. 18 1/2"
2. 8" x 4" blocks, (see below)
3. 2 1/2"
4. 9 1/2"
5. 1 1/2"
6. 4" x 4" blocks, (see below)
7. 1 1/2"
8. 2 1/2" x various lengths, pieced together
9. 2 1/2"
10. 9 1/2"

1. Cut a 3"ish centre square from block centre fabric.
2. Cut two 2 1/2" x 3"ish side strips from block background fabric.
3. Cut two 5 1/2" x 2"ish top/bottom strips from the same background fabric.

1. Lightly trim the centre square to the shape you require.
   Crooked is good!
2. Stitch the two side strips to opposite sides of the centre square.
3. Trim to straighten the top/bottom edges. Tapering is good!
4. Stitch on the top/bottom strips.
5. Trim to the unfinished block size of 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

1. Cut a 6 1/2" x 3"ish centre rectangle from block centre fabric.
2. Cut two 7" x 2 1/2"ish side strips from block background fabric.
3. Cut two 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"ish top/bottom strips from the same background fabric.

1. Lightly trim the centre rectangle to the shape you require.
   Crooked is good!
2. Stitch the top/bottom strips to opposite sides of the centre rectangle.
3. Trim to straighten the side edges. Tapering is good!
4. Stitch on the side strips.
5. Trim to the unfinished block size of 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Pin then stitch the strips together.

Sandwich the quilt top.

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