Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners
Picture Frame
42" x 42"

Fabric Requirements:

10 Fat Quarters – Dark/Medium in Color.
4 Fat Quarters – Light in Color
Crib Size Batting
2 Yds Lining & Binding

Cutting Instructions:

From each of 9 Dark Fat Quarters: Cut 1 = 6 ½” Square, Cut 7 – 2 ½” x 6 ½” Rectangles
From 1 Dark Fat Quarter: Cut 4 – 6 ½” Squares for the Corners
From each of the 4 Light Fat Quarters: Cut 4 – 6 ½” Squares
From Lining/Binding Fabric: Cut 4 – 2 ¼” x Width of Fabric for Binding (Set Aside)

Assembly: USE A SCANT ¼” SEAM ALLOWANCE

Begin by making your pieced border blocks from 3 of the 2 ½” x 6 ½” Rectangles in a random setting. Make 20 blocks:

Next, lay out your top according to the illustration on the next page -- with the dark squares in the center, surrounded by light squares, and turning the outside blocks in the directions indicated.

Join into 7 rows of 7 blocks each. Then join the rows together.

Enjoy!