Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners
Mine Shaft
42" x 42"

Fabric Requirements:

2 Yds. Color #1 (Black) for Main Color and Binding

½ Yd Color #2 (Red)

½ Yd. Color #3 (Yellow)

Crib Size Batting

2 Yds Lining

Walking Foot (Optional)

Cutting Instructions:

Color #1 (Black): Cut 6 – 2 ½” x Width of Fabric (WOF)

Subcut 4 of these strips into: 4 – 2 ½” x 30 ½” pieces, and 4 – 2 ½” x 6 ½” pieces

Subcut 2 of these strips into: 4 – 2 ½” x 18 ½” pieces

Cut 4 – 2 ¼” x WOF for Binding (Set Aside)

Cut 13 – 6 ½” Squares

Color #2 (Red): Cut 6 – 2 ½” x WOF

Subcut 4 of these strips into: 4 – 2 ½” x 30 ½” pieces, and 4 – 2 ½” x 6 ½” pieces

Subcut 2 of these strips into: 4 – 2 ½” x 18 ½” pieces

Color #3 (Yellow): Cut 6 – 2 ½” x WOF

Subcut 4 of these strips into: 4 – 2 ½” x 30 ½” pieces, and 4 – 2 ½” x 6 ½” pieces

Subcut 2 of these strips into: 4 – 2 ½” x 18 ½” pieces

Assembly: USE A SCANT ¼” SEAM ALLOWANCE

Begin by making your pieced rail blocks from the 2 ½” strips, one of each color. Make 4 of each strip set. Color #1 on top, Color #2 in the center, and Color #3 on bottom.

Make 4 – 6 ½” x 30 ½”

Make 4 – 6 ½” x 18 ½”

Make 4 – 6 ½” x 6 ½”

Begin building your quilt top from the center section with 3 rows of 3 blocks, being sure of proper placement of the rail blocks, and alternating with the Black 6 ½” squares.

Build the middle section by adding two 6 ½” x 18 ½” rails to the sides of the center section. Then piece 2 Black 6 ½” squares to the ends of the other two rails for the top and bottom.

Finally, complete by adding two 6 ½” x 30 ½” rails to the sides as before. And then piece 2 squares to the ends of the last two rails, as before, for the top and bottom

Enjoy!