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Tracy Porter^® Patchwork Quilt

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Timeless quilt techniques meet today's hottest fabrics in this soon-to-be heirloom Tracy Porter^® creation!

Supplies & Tools

	2 yds. Tracy Porter^® cotton quilt fabrics for back & border strips
	1/2 yd. each of 8 coordinating print fabrics for blocks
	Poly-fil^® high-loft batting
	6-strand embroidery floss in color to match fabric & embroidery needle
	Scissors
	Rotary cutter, cutting mat & ruler
	Sewing machine & matching thread
	Masking tape & pen
	Iron
	Basic sewing supplies

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Directions

Cut one each 40-1/2" x 60-1/2" rectangle from batting & backing fabric. Cut two 2-1/2" x 36-1/2" strips &mp; two 2-1/2" x 60-1/2" strips from border fabric.
Cut 4 blocks of each pattern A through O and label them with masking tape temporarily. Cut the blocks per the dimensions shown in diagram.
Quilt top is made of 4 pieced quarter sections. Referring to placement diagram, lay out blocks for each section on flat work surface. Sew blocks together, right sides facing, using 1/4" seam allowance.
To assemble each quarter section, sew B to C, then sew A, B/C and D together. Press seams to 1 side and set aside. Sew E to H, F to I, F/I to J and G to K; sew these assembled blocks together. Press seams to 1 side and set aside. Sew N to O, then sew N/O, M and L together. Press seams to 1 side. Sew these 3 pieced sections together and press seams to 1 side.
Repeat to assemble 3 remaining quarter sections. Sew sections together. Sew short border strips to short ends of pieced top. Press seam allowances toward border strips. Repeat to sew long border strips to long edge of pieced top. Press seam allowances toward border strips.
To assemble, place batting on flat work surface. Place quilt top on batting, edges even, and pin in place. Baste top to batting along edges; do not remove pins. With right sides facing and edges even, pin quilt top to back fabric panel. Sew together, leaving 6" opening for turning. Turn right side out and press edges. Slipstitch opening closed. Remove pins and basting stitches.
Place quilt on flat work surface to finish. Thread embroidery needle with 6 strands of floss, leaving a long tail. Stitch through all layers of quilt and back up at corner intersection of 2 blocks; knot floss in an overhand knot. Trim ends to 1". Repeat to make as many tacks as desired to secure layers and prevent them from shifting.