Pick Up Sticks

Create a progressive image by stacking background blocks by rows and slashing them in different directions. Each row increases by one more slash to create a stunning wall hanging.

MATERIALS

• 7 fat eighths coordinating prints • 1/2 yard bold coordinating solid • 11/2 yards white solid or tonal • Backing to size • Batting to size • Thread • Basic sewing tools and supplies

PROJECT NOTES

The construction techniques used in this book are meant to produce random results. No two blocks or quilts will look the same, and your results probably will not look like the sample provided.

Finished block and quilt sizes are approximate, and your completed project may not be the same as size listed.

CUTTING

From each fat eighth: • Cut 8 (1" x 22") B “stick” strips. From bold coordinating solid: • Cut 7 (1" by fabric width) C/D/E strips. Subcut 12 (1"x 6") C sashing strips. Subcut 5 (1" x 24") D sashing and

border strips. Subcut 2 (1" x 25") E border strips. From white solid or tonal: • Cut 3 (7" by fabric width) strips. Subcut 16 (7") A squares. • Cut 3 (21/4" by fabric width) binding strips.

ASSEMBLY

1. Stack two A squares right sides up and cut a diagonal slash close to the center of the squares (Figure 1a). Repeat with two more A squares but cut the diagonal slash in the opposite direction (Figure 1b). 2. Choose one slashed A square. Position and stitch a B strip along the diagonal edge of one section of the A square extending 1/2" past the A section on each end; press seam toward B (Figure 2). 3. Pin-mark the top of the first A section on B as shown in Figure 3.