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Thursday, June 11, 2009

American Patriot Collection


Marcus Brothers new line American Patriot Collection
is here and just in time to get something done for the
4th of July. This project is really simple.
Enjoy this free pattern.
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Crayon Box Quilt
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Finished Quilt - 20"
Fabric Requirements
39 small scraps of dark ( red and blue )
1/3 yard light background
1/4 yard middle border and binding
2/3 yards backing
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Instructions
Cut: 39 ** 3 -1/4" x 1 -1/2" rectangles from dark scraps
Piece these together in 3 rows of 13.
Cut: 2 ** 2-1/4" x 13-1/2" strips from background fabric
Piece center section alternating background
strips and rows of "crayons"

Add borders by measuring your quilts side lengths
and cutting borders as follows:
First Border ** 2-1/4"
Middle Border ** 1-1/4"
Outer Border ** 1-1/2"
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Finishing
Quilt as desired *** Bind *** Enjoy

3 comments:

  1. OMG Sheryl that is as cute as it can be. I LOVE that fabric! I know I've said it before...but gosh, I wish I lived closer.

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  2. thank you, thank you! this is the perfct pattern for some bundles of CW fabric that i picked up at a quilt show in Feb. I've always wanted to make a quilt from this pattern, and now i have the perfect excuse to do so!
    love your site, and wish i lived closer too.

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  3. I just found your blog and I looked at every entry. Your shop and quilts are "out of this world"....I love everything!!!. Thanks for sharing such a cute little pattern. I will be back often.

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