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Strip Quilt Directions

Layout 1

Foundation pieces-
* Cut squares at desired measurement, of either fabric or paper. I use fabric and cut at 8.5” a total of 30 blocks. This allows for an 8” finished block and not having to remove paper. A finished quilt dimension of 48” by 40”.

Strips-
* Have plenty of strips available at varying measurements. I use strips between 2.25” and 1.25” wide. These are not exact measurements; any size will do, but I don’t think it looks as nice being wider and it becomes more difficult to sew with small strips.

Sewing-
* Place the first strip right side up diagonally across the foundation piece extending over the corners at least .5”.
* Place the second strip over the first strip wrong side up, strips will be right sides together, matching the two at one of the longest raw edge sides and covering foundation piece on both sides at least .5”.
* Sew through all three thicknesses with a .25” seam.
* Open the second strip and repeat with a third strip ironing as you go.
* Continue adding strips until you have covered one half of the piece. Your last piece should cover the corner extending .5” over the foundation piece.
* Turn foundation piece over and follow above steps to cover the other half.

Trim-
* Using a square ruler with the foundation piece facing you trim the strip sewn foundation piece to desired measurement. I would trim to 8.5”.
Assembly-
* Arrange and sew blocks together with .25” seams. There are several arrangements possible by rotating the blocks. Arranging blocks 5 across and 6 down for a 48” by 40” quilt.

Finishing-
* Batting is not necessary with fabric foundation pieces, but necessary with paper. I prefer to use batting.
* Cut back to fit top. Quilt and bind as desired. For 48” by 40” quilt you’ll need 1.5 yards.

Layout 2

Foundation pieces-
* Draw a diagonal line across foundation piece.

Sewing-
* Starting in the middle place first strip right side up .25" over drawn line.
* Place second strip wrong side up on top of first strip sew .25" seam.
* Open the second strip and repeat with a third strip ironing as you go.
* Continue adding strips to the right until you have covered one quarter of the foundation piece.
* Repeat on the left side of first strip until the other one quarter of the foundation piece is covered.
* Sew strip to cover .25" of sewn strips (portion in first bullet extending over drawn line). This strip will start wrong side up over sewn strips. Open strip.
* Continue adding strips until you have covered the foundation piece.

Layout 3

Foundation pieces-
* Draw a diagonal line across foundation piece.

Strips-
* Cut 4" long strips in various widths.

Sewing-
* Starting in the middle place first strip right side up centered over drawn line.
* Place second strip wrong side up on top of first strip sew .25" seam.
* Open the second strip and repeat with a third strip ironing as you go.
* Continue adding strips to the right until you have covered one half of the middle of the foundation piece.
* Repeat on the left side of first strip until the other half of the middle is covered.
* Sew strip to cover .25" of the top of the sewn strips. This strip will start wrong side up over sewn strips. Open strip.
* Continue adding strips until you have covered the foundation piece.
* Turn foundation piece and add strips as described in the last two bullets until you have covered the foundation piece.