TEMPLATES
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10 Trim the triangle blocks to 5¾in high, making sure to leave ¼in above the top point of the triangle. Then trim the sides of the block ¼in from each bottom point (Fig 7). Each block will be approx. 5¾in x 67/ 8in.
11 Sew the blocks together in six rows of three. Then sew the rows together, pressing seams open or to one side.
12 Measure the length of your quilt top (approx. 31½in). Trim two of the background fabric 3½in x WOF strips to your measured length. Sew one strip to each side.
13 Measure the width of your quilt top (approx. 25in) and add strips of this length to the top and bottom.
FINISHING THE QUILT
14 Press the quilt top and backing well. Make a quilt sandwich by placing the backing fabric right side down, the batting on top, then the quilt top centrally and right side up. Baste the layers together using your preferred method.
15 Quilt as desired. This quilt uses straight lines across the background and within the triangles. Trim off the excess batting and backing fabric and square up the quilt.
16 Sew the binding strips end-to-end using diagonal seams. Press the seams open and trim away the dog ears. Fold in half lengthways, WST, and press.
17 Sew the binding to the right side of the quilt, folding a mitre at each corner.
18 Fold the binding over to the back of the quilt and hand stitch in place, using a ladder or whip stitch to finish.