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Fabric Wall/Crib Twin Queen

Fabric #1 11/4 yards 37/8 yards 51/4 yards

Fabric #2 3/8 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard

Fabric #3 3/4 yard 21/4 yards 31/2 yards




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#4WITH ALEX ANDERSON

& LIZ ANELOSKI


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INTRODUCTION . . . 3

THE BASICS . . . 4

Essential Supplies . . . 4

Rotary Cutting . . . 5

Fusing . . . 6

Layering the Quilt . . . 6

Appliqué and Quilt in One Step . . . 6

Binding . . . 9

ALMOST WOVEN . . . 12

DIVIDED CIRCLE IN A SQUARE . . . 17

GEOMETRIC EXPLOSION . . . 22

c o t en n st

Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Warm Company for Lite Steam-A-Seam 2

Quilters Dream Batting

Presencia Threads

Dill Buttons

FreeSpirit Fabrics

Westminster Fabrics

Timeless Treasures Fabrics

RJR Fabrics

acknowledgmentsWe’d like to thank the following companies for providing the wonderful products used in the quilts:

Text copyright © 2009 by Alex Anderson and Liz Aneloski

Artwork copyright © 2009 by C&T Publishing, Inc.

Publisher: Amy Marson

Creative Director: Gailen Runge

Editors: Liz Aneloski and Cynthia Bix

Technical Editors: Carolyn Aune and Ellen Pahl

Copyeditor/Proofreader: Wordfirm Inc.

Design Director: Christina Jarumay

Cover/Book Designer: Kerry Graham

Production Coordinator: Casey Dukes

Production Editor: Alice Mace Nakanishi

Illustrator: Tim Manibusan

Photography by Christina McCarty Francis and Diane

Pedersen of C&T Publishing unless otherwise noted

Published by C&T Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 1456,

Lafayette, CA 94549

All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the

copyright hereon may be used in any form or reproduced

by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical,

including photocopying, recording, taping, or information

storage and retrieval systems—without written permission

from the publisher. The copyrights on individual artworks

are retained by the artists as noted in Super Simple Quilts

#4 with Alex Anderson & Liz Aneloski. These designs may

be used to make items only for personal use or donation

to nonprofit groups for sale. Each piece of finished

merchandise for sale must carry a conspicuous label with

the following information: Designs copyright © 2008 by

Alex Anderson from the book Super Simple Quilts #4 with

Alex Anderson & Liz Aneloski from C&T Publishing, Inc.

Attention Teachers: C&T Publishing, Inc., encourages

you to use this book as a text for teaching. Contact us at

800-284-1114 or www.ctpub.com for more information

about the C&T Teachers’ Program.

We take great care to ensure that the information

included in our products is accurate and presented in

good faith, but no warranty is provided nor are results

guaranteed. Having no control over the choices of

materials or procedures used, neither the authors nor

C&T Publishing, Inc., shall have any liability to any person

or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused

directly or indirectly by the information contained in this

book. For your convenience, we post an up-to-date listing

of corrections on our website (www.ctpub.com). If a

correction is not already noted, please contact our

customer service department at [email protected] or

at P.O. Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549.

Trademark (™) and registered trademark (®) names are

used throughout this book. Rather than use the symbols

with every occurrence of a trademark or registered trade-

mark name, we are using the names only in the editorial

fashion and to the benefit of the owner, with no intention

of infringement.

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i n t r o d u c t i o n 3

These quilts can be first quilts for beginners or fast quilts for more experienced quilters looking for the perfect gift, donation, or baby quilt. Choose from three raw-edge appliqué techniques:

No handwork required (all machine appliqué)

No machine required (all hand appliqué)

Mix & match the hand and machine methods for your perfect style

This book offers3 quilt designs using

3 raw-edge appliquéstyles in

3 sizes with

3 binding techniques

Choose the size of quilt you want, and from one materials list you can make any of the three quilt designs. This means you can choose a size, shop for fabric (photos of fabric swatches will help you), and then go home and decide which quilt design you want to make. Choose an appliqué style (appliqué and quilt in one step) and binding technique, and you’re done! See how easy?

We have included basic guidance to get you started and a great list of books (page 27) you can refer to if you want more information.

I often have the pleasure of brainstorming with Liz. I always treasure the time together. We each bring our own perspective to the table, and more often than not, we are keenly in sync. One such occasion was in the recent past. We were chatting about what sort of book was needed. As usual, life took its twists and turns, and that conversation was left on the back burner, or so I thought. Several months lat-er I received a call from Liz, and she wanted to show me “something.” Bingo, her quilts hit the nail on the head. She asked if I would be interested in providing the general quiltmaking instructions for the book and before we knew it, Liz and I were co-authors! We are both very excited about this collaboration—fast, fun, simple projects, perfect for the beginner or the seasoned quilter who wants a quick project, in perfect C&T style.

–Alex

Over the many years that Alex and I have known each other, our relationship has developed through many different experiences: quilt show chair and vendor, quilting friends/parents, editor and author, and now co-authors. The fun just never ends. With this book, we have combined Alex’s expertise in quiltmaking knowledge with my design and project writing skills. I hope you have fun with the simple designs, techniques, and many options that await you.

–Liz

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4 S u P E r S i M P L E Q u i L t S # 4 W i t H A L E X A n d E r S o n & L i Z A n E L o S K i

essential suppliesn Sewing machine (good working

condition, with proper tension [refer

to the manufacturer’s guide for proper

adjustment], an even stitch, and a good-

quality size 80 needle)

n 45mm rotary cutter

Straight-edge cutter

Decorative-edge cutters

n 18˝ × 24˝ self-healing rotary

cutting mat (must be used with

the rotary cutter)

b a s i scthe

n 6˝ × 12˝ rotary cutting ruler

n Scissors (small, for cutting threads)

n Pins (thin, fine quilter’s or silk pins

work best)

n Sewing thread (good-quality

matching or neutral-color cotton)

n Seam ripper (sharp, good quality)

n Iron

n Safety pins (1˝ long for basting)

n Perle cotton or crochet cotton thread

(for tying and big-stitch hand quilting)

Presencia perle cotton

n Needles (darning or chenille needles with

eyes large enough for the perle cotton for

tying and big-stitch hand quilting)

n Buttons

See page 27 for sources of

more detailed information.

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t H E b A S i c S 5

rotary cuttingn Practice and learn to use the rotary

cutter safely and properly.

n Always close the safety latch or

replace the cover on the rotary cutter

after each cut.

n Always cut away from your body,

at a 90° angle.

n Hold the rotary cutter as shown, with

your index finger extended along the back

of the cutter.

Left-handed

Right-handed

n Place the side of the rotary cutter blade

directly against the edge of the ruler.

Place the blade against the edge of the ruler.

1. Fold the fabric selvage (finished edge) to selvage, then fold again.

Fold the fabric twice.

2. Align a vertical line of the ruler with the bottom fold of the fabric. Trim to straighten

and square up the raw edges.

Left-handed Right-handed

3. Line up the vertical measurement on the ruler with the trimmed edge of the fabric.

Cut the size and number of strips indicated in the charts included with the instructions

for each project.


4. Rotate the mat and fabric. Trim off the uneven raw edges to square up the short

edges. Line up the measurement on the ruler with the trimmed edge of the fabric. Cut

the size and number of units (squares and rectangles) indicated in the charts included

with the instructions for each project.


Selvages and first fold

Folds

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fusingThe fusing method used for the quilts in

this book is a little different than you might

usually use. Please read the directions

before proceeding.

1. With a straight-edge rotary cutting

blade, cut the pieces from paper-backed

fusible adhesive using the second chart in

each project.

2. Remove the paper backing and fuse

the pieces to the appropriate fabrics, 1/2˝

apart, using the third chart in each project.

3. With the wavy-edge rotary cutting

blade, cut out the pieces, leaving 1/4˝ of

unfused fabric around the edges of the

fusible adhesive. This will allow you to

stitch through the fabric only, not through

the fusible adhesive. Don’t worry if your

cutting isn’t perfect, it doesn’t matter.

layeringthe quiltBATTING AND BACKINGBatting (low-loft polyester or cotton,

approximately 2˝ larger than the quilt

top on each side)

Backing (approximately 2˝ larger than the

quilt top on each side)

If your quilt top is larger than one width

of fabric, you will need to sew pieces of

fabric together to make the backing

(trim off the selvages first). If you’re using

leftover fabrics, sew pieces together to

achieve the size listed in the Materials

chart. You may have some leftover fabrics

from making the project quilts to use for

backing and binding.

LAYERING1. Place the backing wrong side up.

Secure the backing to a large, flat surface,

pulling the backing smooth and taut (not

too tight). Use masking tape to secure on

a table or hard floor or T-pins on nonloop

carpet.

2. Place the batting on top of the

backing and smooth out the wrinkles.

3. Smooth the quilt top onto the

batting, right side up.

BASTINGPin baste evenly across the quilt about

every 3˝ with safety pins.

appliqué and quilt in one stepAfter layering and basting, quilt through all

three layers to secure the appliqué pieces.

METhoD #1: MAChINE AppLIqué AND quILTING (No HaNdwork required)

This is a simple method of machine quilting

to get you started. Machine quilting takes

practice.

The larger the quilt,

the more challenging it is to

machine quilt.

n You must use a walking/even-feed foot on

your sewing machine for the layers to feed

through the machine evenly.

n Refer to the sewing machine manufac-

turer’s instructions for thread tension

guidance. Sew on a test piece of layered

fabric, batting, and backing until you

achieve the perfect thread tension.

n Begin and end the lines of stitching

using very tiny stitches.

n Use a slightly longer stitch than you use

for piecing.

n Machine quilt lines of stitches 1/8˝ inside

the edges of the appliqué pieces, starting

from the center of the quilt and working

out. Then, add extra quilting in the back-

ground areas, as needed.

METhoD #2: BIG-STITCh hAND AppLIqué AND quILTING (No MacHiNe required)

This method is not recommended for quilts

that will be heavily used, because this style

of hand quilting does not give maximum

stability. It is best used for wallhangings.

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t H E b A S i c S 7

It is not necessary to use

a quilting hoop or frame when

big-stitch hand quilting, but you

have to be very careful not to pull

the stitches too tight. You want

your quilt to remain very flat and

smooth.

The methods shown here for big-

stitch hand quilting differ from

traditional hand quilting methods

because of the thickness of the

thread and the size of the stitches.

1. Knot one end of the thread. (The

quilts in this book were quilted with

Presencia perle cotton or crochet cotton

thread.)

2. Insert the needle from the back of

the quilt and pull the thread through to

the front, leaving the knot showing on the

back. Sew a running stitch, making the

stitches approximately 1/4˝ long, 1/8˝ inside

from the edges of the appliqué pieces.

Then, add extra quilting in the background

areas, if needed.

For perfect, even stitches,

try the peel-and-stick ease of

Inchie Ruler Tape (C&T publishing).

Running stitch

3. When you come to the end of the stitching or have approximately 6˝ of thread left,

knot the thread on the back of the quilt as shown below.

A Take a tiny stitch through just the backing and batting.


B Put the needle through the loop. C Pull it tight.


D Run the needle through the backing and batting about 1/2 .̋


E Trim off the thread where it exits the batting.


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tyingTying is another option for securing

the quilt layers and is an alternative to

machine appliqué and quilting (page 6)

and big-stitch hand appliqué and quilting

(pages 6–7).

1. Decide whether you want the knots

and tails to be on the front or the back of

the quilt.

2. Thread a large-eyed needle with the

tying thread. (The quilts in this book were

tied with DMC perle cotton or crochet

cotton thread.)

You can use a single or

double thread, depending on how

much you want the thread to show.

3. Push the needle through all 3 layers,

so it comes out through the other side.

If you want the knots on

the front, push the needle in from

the front. If you want the knots

on the back, push the needle in

from the back.

4. Push the needle back through the

layers, approximately 1/8˝–1/4˝ from where it

originally went through the layers. Pull the

thread, leaving a 11/2˝–2˝ tail.

5. Tie the knot as shown to the right.

This knot is more secure than a square

knot. Trim the thread ends to the length

you want.

A Tie a half-knot. B Pull it tight.

C Hold the 2 strands and the needle as shown.


D Take the needle around the threads. Then, pull the needle through the loops.


E Let go of the thread end that is attached to the needle and hold only the short thread tail in your other hand. F Pull the knot tight

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t H E b A S i c S 9

You can tie on buttons

using the same method.

bindingWe recommend that you use leftover

fabrics for binding and then supplement

as necessary. You can use one to four differ-

ent fabrics. Look at the quilts throughout

the book for ideas.

BINDING METhoD #1 (No HaNdwork required)

1. Follow Steps 1–4 for Binding

Method #3, pages 10–11.

2. Align the raw edges of the binding

with the top edge of the back of the quilt.

Let the binding extend 1/2˝ past the corners

of the quilt. Sew using a 1/4˝ seam allowance.

Repeat for the bottom edge of the quilt.

Raw edge

Folded edge

Quilt back

042

Sew the binding to the top edge of the quilt.

3. Flip the finished edge of the binding

over the raw edge of the quilt and

machine stitch to the front of the quilt

using straight or decorative stitches. Trim

the ends even with the edge of the quilt.

Trim. Trim.

Quilt front

043

Fold the binding to the front, stitch, and trim.

4. Measure the quilt length through

the middle from top to bottom. Trim

2 binding strips the length of the quilt plus

1 .̋ Fold and press. Align and sew the strips

to the back of the quilt as in Step 2, leaving

1/2˝ of binding past the corners. Fold over

the ends of the binding to create a finished

edge before folding the binding to the

front of the quilt. Machine stitch to the

front of the quilt, as in Step 3.

Raw edge

Folded edge

Quilt back

044

Fold the ends and stitch the side binding to the front.

BINDING METhoD #2 (No MacHiNe required)

1. Trim the batting and backing even

with the edges of the quilt top.

2. For the wallhanging/crib size project

quilts, cut 4 strips 31/2˝ × width of fabric.

Skip Step 3. For twin- and queen-size

project quilts, cut as many 21/4 -̋wide strips

as you need to go all the way around the

quilt, plus 10˝ or more extra.

3. Sew the strips together using diagonal

seams to make 4 lengths at least 2˝ longer

than the edges of the quilt.

035

Trim.Sew.

Piece the strips using diagonal seams. Trim.

036

Press.

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4. Measure the quilt width through the

middle from side to side. Trim 2 binding

strips the width of the quilt plus 1 .̋

5. Fold the strips lengthwise, wrong sides

together, with one long edge 1/4˝ from the

other long edge, and press.

037.eps

Leave ¼˝ space

Fold and press.

6. Fold in half lengthwise, placing the

folded edge even with the wavy edge.

7. Insert the top edge of the quilt into

the fold created in Step 6 with the raw

edges of the binding on the front side of

the quilt. Let the binding extend 1/2˝ past

the corners of the quilt. Hand sew through

all layers using the big-stitch method

(pages 6–7). Repeat for the bottom edge.

038.eps

Folded edge

Raw edge

Quilt front

Sew the binding to the top and bottom edges of the quilt.

8. Trim the ends even with the corners

of the quilt.

039.eps

Trim.Trim.

Quilt back

Fold the binding to the back, stitch, and trim.

9. Measure the quilt length through

the middle from top to bottom. Trim

2 binding strips the length of the quilt

plus 1 .̋ Fold and press. Align and sew the

strips as before, leaving 1/2˝ of the binding

past the corners. Fold over the ends of the

binding to create a finished edge before

folding the binding to the back of the

quilt. Hand slipstitch the binding, including

the ends, in place.

040.eps

Quilt front

Folded edge

003.eps

Fold the ends and stitch the side binding.

BINDING METhoD #3 (MacHiNe aNd HaNd)

1. Trim the batting and backing even with

the edges of the quilt top.

2. Cut as many 21/4 -̋wide strips as you

need to go all the way around the quilt, plus

10˝ or more extra.

3. Sew the strips together using diagonal

seams to make one long length.

046

Trim.Sew.

Piece the strips using diagonal seams. Trim.

047

Press.

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t H E b A S i c S 11

4. Fold the strips in half lengthwise,

wrong sides together, and press.

048

Fold and press.

5. With the raw edges of the quilt and

binding aligned, pin the binding to the

front of the quilt, beginning a few inches

from a corner, leaving the first 6˝ of the

binding unattached. Start sewing using a

1/4˝ seam allowance.

6. Stop 1/4˝ from the first corner of the

quilt and backstitch one stitch.

049

Quilt front

1⁄4 ˝

Stitch 1/4˝ from a corner.

7. Lift the presser foot and needle.

Rotate the quilt one-quarter turn. Fold

the binding at a right angle so it extends

straight above the quilt.

050

Quilt front

Fold the binding up.

8. Bring the binding down, even with

the edge of the quilt. Begin sewing again at

the folded edge, stopping 1/4˝ from the next

corner and backstitching one stitch.

051

Quilt front

Fold down and stitch.

9. Repeat Steps 6–8 for all the sides of

the quilt. Stop sewing 6˝ from where you

started.

10. Overlap the tails and trim, leaving

a 2˝ overlap.

11. Turn under the beginning tail end 1⁄4 .̋

1⁄4 ˝ fold

052.eps

Quilt front

Turn under the end 1/4 .̋

12. Place the ending tail end inside the

beginning tail end.

053.eps

Quilt front

Place the ending tail inside the beginning tail.

13. Adjust the binding length, pin, and

sew to finish the seam.

054.eps

Quilt front

Pin, then sew.

14. Fold to the back of the quilt and

hand stitch to finish.

Quilt back

055.eps

Fold to the back and stitch.

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12 S U P E R S I M P L E Q U I L T S # 4 W I T H A L E X A N D E R S O N & L I Z A N E L O S K I

almost woven

Almost Woven (all hand) by Liz Aneloski

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A L M O S T W O v E N 13

Wall/Crib: 40˝ × 40˝

Twin: 63˝ × 87˝

Queen: 84˝ × 92˝

materialsYardages are based on 42˝-wide fabric.








Paper-backed fusible adhesive (based on 12˝ width) 2 yards 51/2 yards 61/4 yards

Backing 44˝ × 44˝ (Use leftovers and supplement as necessary.)

67˝ × 91˝ (Use leftovers and supplement as necessary.)


Binding Leftovers or 5/8 yard Leftovers or 1 yard Leftovers or 11/8 yards

Batting 44˝ × 44˝ 67˝ × 91˝ 88˝ × 96˝

cuttingWall/Crib Twin Queen

Fabric Number of Strips* Size of Pieces Number of Strips* Size of Pieces Number of Strips* Size of Pieces

Fusible Adhesive 4 1/2˝ × 221/2˝ 5 1/2˝ × 36˝ 5 1/2˝ × 521/2˝*

3 1/2˝ × 591/2˝* 5 1/2˝ × 60˝*

4 1˝ × 221/2˝ 5 1˝ × 36˝ 5 1˝ × 521/2˝*

3 1˝ × 591/2˝* 5 1˝ × 60˝*

6 11/2˝ × 221/2˝ 9 11/2˝ × 36˝ 9 11/2˝ × 521/2˝*

5 11/2˝ × 591/2˝* 7 11/2˝ × 60˝*

4 (inner borders) 1/2˝ × 331/2˝ 2 (inner borders) 1/2˝ × 521/2˝* 2 (inner borders) 1/2˝ × 691/2˝*

2 (inner borders) 1/2˝ × 761/2˝* 2 (inner borders) 1/2˝ × 771/2˝*

4 (outer borders) 1/2˝ × 391/2˝ 2 (outer borders) 1/2˝ × 621/2˝* 2 (outer borders) 1/2˝ × 831/2˝*

2 (outer borders) 1/2˝ × 861/2˝* 2 (outer borders) 1/2˝ × 911/2˝*

#3 Inner Border 4 3˝ × 34˝ 2 51/2˝ × 53˝** 2 6˝ × 70˝**

2 51/2˝ × 77˝** 2 6˝ × 78˝**

#6 Outer Border 4 4˝ × 40˝ 2 6˝ × 63˝** 2 8˝ × 84˝**

2 6˝ × 87˝** 2 8˝ × 92˝**

#1 Background 1 30˝ × 30˝ 1 44˝ × 68˝*** 1 60˝ × 68˝***

* Cut strips and fuse multiple pieces, end to end, on the fabric to create the lengths indicated. ** Cut strips the width of the fabric, sew together into one long strip, and then cut the lengths indicated. *** Cut pieces of fabric, and sew them together to make the size needed.

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preparationCenter StripS1. Using a straight-edge rotary cutter, cut out the fusible adhe-

sive strips as directed in the cutting chart (page 13).

2. Referring to the chart below, place the fusible adhesive strips

for the quilt center (not the ones designated for the borders) 1/2˝

apart and at least 1/2˝ from all raw edges, on the wrong side of the

appropriate fabrics. Fuse following the manufacturer’s instructions.

001.eps

Wrong side of fabric

Fusible strip

Fusible strip

½”

Place fusible adhesive strips on appropriate fabrics 1/2˝ apart.

3. Using a wavy-edge rotary cutter, cut down the center of the

1/2˝ spaces and around all edges of the strips, leaving 1/4˝ of unfused

fabric around the edges of the fusible adhesive. This will allow you

to stitch through the fabric only, not through the fusible adhesive.

Don’t worry if your cutting isn’t perfect; it doesn’t matter.

002.eps

Cut down center of 1/2˝ spaces and 1/4˝ from other edges.

Border StripS1. Using the wavy-edge rotary cutting blade, cut out the inner

and outer border strips as directed in the cutting chart.

2. Using the 1/2˝ fusible adhesive strips designated for the borders,

fuse the adhesive strips to the wrong side of the border strips 3/8˝

from one long wavy edge.

003.epsPlace fusible adhesive on border strips.

3. Mark the center of each border strip and the center of each

side of the background piece with a pin.

Wall/Crib Twin Queen

Fabric Fusible Strip Width Number of Strips Fusible Strip Width Number of Strips Fusible Strip Width Number of Strips

Fabric #2 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 2 1/2˝ 2

1˝ 1 1˝ 1

11/2˝ 2 11/2˝ 4 11/2˝ 5

Fabric #3 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 2 1/2˝ 3

1˝ 2 1˝ 2 1˝ 2

11/2˝ 2 11/2˝ 2

Fabric #4 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 2 1/2˝ 2

1˝ 1 1˝ 2 1˝ 4

11/2˝ 2 11/2˝ 4 11/2˝ 5

Fabric #5 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 2 1/2˝ 3

1˝ 1 1˝ 3 1˝ 3

11/2˝ 2 11/2˝ 4 11/2˝ 4

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construction1. Match the marked centers and fuse the inner borders to the background; add the

side borders first, then the top and bottom borders. The wavy edge of the inner border

should overlap the background by 1˝ for the wall/crib quilt, so for the wall/crib quilt

28˝ × 28˝ of background fabric remains showing. The ends of the borders will overlap.

2. Referring to the quilt construction diagram, arrange the center strips approximately

11/2˝ apart. Place the horizontal strips first, about 3˝ from the top and bottom, and then

the vertical strips, about 23/4˝ from the sides. Fuse to the background.

3. Fuse the outer border to the inner border, overlapping it by 1 ;̋ add the side borders

first, then the top and bottom borders, overlapping the ends.

004.eps

4 5 4 2 5 3 2 4 5 4 2 5 3 2 4 5 4

43

5

325

424

3

532

542

4

3

5

Fabric#6

Fabric #3

Fabric#1


Quilt construction

finishing1. Layer and baste the quilt (page 6).

2. Stitch around all of the appliqué

strips, 1/8˝ inside all of the wavy edges

(pages 6–7).* Stitch around the inner and

outer borders 1/8˝ from the edges. Then,

stitch around the strips that form the top

layer of strips 1/8˝ from the edges. Stitch 1/8˝

from the short ends of the strips that form

the bottom layer.

3. If more quilting is needed, choose a

method to secure the layers (pages 6–9).

4. Trim to square up the quilt, and

choose a binding technique (pages 9–11).

* For the all-by-machine method (No

Handwork Required), machine stitch using

a slightly longer than normal stitch length.

For the all-by-hand method (No Machine

Required), hand stitch using running

stitches (page 7) with perle cotton thread.

For the combination method (Machine and

Hand), mix and match the machine and

hand techniques, as desired.

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Almost Woven (all machine) by Liz Aneloski F

Almost Woven (hand and machine) by Liz Aneloski

Fabric

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Fabric

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

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d i v i d e d c i r c l e i n a s q u a r e 17

Divided Circle in a Square (hand and machine) by Liz Aneloski

divided circle in a square

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18 s u P e r s i M P l e q u i l T s # 4 W i T H a l e X a n d e r s O n & l i Z a n e l O s K i









Paper-backed fusible adhesive (based on 12˝ width) 21/2 yards 93/4 yards 14 yards





Batting 36˝ × 46˝ 68˝ × 88˝ 88˝ × 100˝

cuttingFabric Wall/Crib Twin Queen

Number of Pieces

Size of Pieces Number of Pieces

Size of Pieces Number of Pieces

Size of Pieces

Fusible Adhesive 4 81/2˝ × 81/2˝* 16 81/2˝ × 81/2˝* 24 81/2˝ × 81/2˝*

4 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 16 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 24 101/2˝ × 101/2˝

2 1/2˝ × 32˝ (top & bottom borders)


12 1/2˝ × 32˝ (side borders)

2 1/2˝ × 42˝ (side borders)

8 1/2˝ × 42˝ (side borders)


#1 Background 1 24˝ × 34˝ 4 24˝ × 34˝ 6 24˝ × 34˝

#3 Borders 2 5˝ × 32˝ (top & bottom borders)

8 5˝ × 32˝ (top & bottom borders)

12 5˝ × 32˝ (side borders)



12 5˝ × 42˝ (top & bottom borders)

* Draw an arc 81/2˝ from one corner of the square, and cut on the drawn line. Repeat for all drawn pieces.

005.eps

8½”

Draw arc 81/2˝ from corner.


Twin: 64˝ × 84˝

Queen: 84˝ × 96˝

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preparationAppliqué pieces1. Using the straight-edge rotary cutting blade, cut out the

fusible adhesive pieces as directed in the cutting chart.

2. Place the fusible adhesive shapes (not the ones marked

for the borders) 1/2˝ apart on the wrong side of the appropriate

fabrics. Fuse following the manufacturer’s instructions.

006a.eps

½“ space

FusibleFusible

Wrong side

Place fusible pieces 1/2˝ apart.


Fabric Fusible Piece Number of Pieces

Fusible Piece Number of Pieces

Fusible Piece Number of Pieces

Fabric #2 1/4 circles 2 1/4 circles 8 1/4 circles 12

Fabric #4 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 2 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 8 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 12

Fabric #5 1/4 circles 2 1/4 circles 8 1/4 circles 12

Fabric #6 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 2 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 8 101/2˝ × 101/2˝ 12

3. Using the wavy-edge rotary cutting blade, cut out the

pieces, leaving 1/4˝ of unfused fabric around the edge of the fusible

adhesive. This will allow you to stitch through the fabric only,

not through the fusible adhesive, creating a softer edge.

006b.eps

Cut out pieces 1/4˝ from edges of fusible adhesive.

Border strips1. Using the wavy-edge rotary cutting blade, cut out the border strips as directed in the chart.

2. Using the 1/2˝ fusible adhesive strips marked for the borders, fuse the adhesive strips to the

wrong side of the border strips 3/8˝ from one long wavy edge.

007.eps

Place fusible adhesive on border strips.

3. Mark the center of each border strip and the center of each side of the background with a pin.

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construction1. Match the marked centers and fuse the borders to the

background; add the side borders first, then the top and bottom

borders. The border should overlap the background by 1 ,̋ so

22˝ × 32˝ of background fabric remains showing. The ends of the

borders will overlap.

2. Position and overlap the squares on the background, creating

a larger square. The top points of this square should be on the

background, 1˝ from the border. The side points of this square

should be on the side borders, 1˝ from the outer edge of the quilt

top. Fuse to the background.

3. Position and overlap the quarter-circles on the center

square from Step 2, creating a circle. The outermost edges

of the circle should be 2˝ from the edges of the square.

Fuse to the background.

008.eps

Fabric 3

Fabric 3

Fabric6

Fabric6

Fabric1

Fabric4

Fabric4Fabric

2Fabric

5

Fabric2

Fabric5

Fab

ric

3Fa

bri

c 3 Fab

ric 3Fab

ric 3


Quilt construction


2. Stitch around all of the appliqué pieces, 1/8˝ inside all the wavy

edges (pages 6–7).* Stitch around the borders 1/8˝ from the edges.

3. If more quilting is needed, choose a method to secure the

layers (pages 6–9).

4. Trim to square up the quilt, and choose a binding technique

(pages 9–11).

* For the all-by-machine method (No Handwork Required),

machine stitch using a slightly longer than normal stitch length.

For the all-by-hand method (No Machine Required), hand stitch

using running stitches (page 7) with perle cotton thread.

For the combination method (Machine and Hand), mix and match

the machine and hand techniques, as desired.

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Divided Circle in a Square (hand and machine) by Liz Aneloski

Divided Circle in a Square (all hand) by Liz Aneloski

Fabric

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Fabric

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

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geometric explosion

Geometric Explosion (all machine) by Liz Aneloski

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g E O M E T R I c E X P L O S I O N 23


Twin: 64˝ × 84˝

Queen: 84˝ × 92˝









Paper-backed fusible adhesive (based on 12˝ width) 3 yards 77/8 yards 97/8 yards





Batting 44˝ × 44˝ 68˝ × 88˝ 88˝ × 96˝

cuttingFabric Wall/Crib Twin Queen

Number of Pieces*

Size of Pieces Number of Pieces*

Size of Pieces Number of Pieces*

Size of Pieces

Fusible Adhesive 4 of each 5 ,̋ 6 ,̋ 7 ,̋ 8˝ circles 4 of each 5 ,̋ 6 ,̋ 7 ,̋ 8 ,̋ 9˝ circles 4 of each 5 ,̋ 6 ,̋ 7 ,̋ 8 ,̋ 9 ,̋ 10˝ circles

4 of each 3 ,̋ 4 ,̋ 5˝ squares 4 of each 3 ,̋ 4 ,̋ 5 ,̋ 6˝ squares 4 of each 3 ,̋ 4 ,̋ 5 ,̋ 6 ,̋ 7˝ squares

2 7˝ squares 2 8˝ squares

1 16˝ square* 1 24˝ square* 1 24˝ square*

1 12˝ circle** 1 18˝ circle** 1 18˝ circle**

Fabric #1 1 40˝ × 40˝ 1 64˝ × 84˝*** 1 84˝ × 92˝***

* Use multiple widths of fusible adhesive as needed.

** To cut a 12˝ circle, cut a 12˝ square, fold it in half vertically and horizontally, draw an arc 6˝ from the corner with the folds, and cut on the arc line through all 4 layers. For the 18˝ circle, use the same method, using multiple widths of fusible adhesive as needed.

*** Cut pieces of fabric, and sew them together to make the size needed.009.eps

12”

Fold, draw a circle, and cut out.

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Fabroc Wall/Crib Twin Queen

Fusible Piece Number of Pieces Fusible Piece Number of Pieces Fusible Piece Number of Pieces

Fabric #2 9˝ circles 4 9˝ circles 4

6˝ circles 4 6˝ circles 4 6˝ circles 4

7˝ squares 2 7˝ squares 4

4˝ squares 4 4˝ squares 4 4˝ squares 4

Fabric #3 12˝ circle 1 18˝ circle 1 18˝ circle 1

Fabric #4 10˝ circles 4




Fabric #5 8˝ circles 4 8˝ circles 4




Fabric #6 16˝ square 1 24˝ square 1 24˝ square 1

3. Using the wavy-edge rotary cutting blade, cut out the appliqué

shapes, leaving 1/4˝ of unfused fabric around the edge of the fusible

adhesive. This will allow you to stitch through the fabric only, not

through the fusible adhesive, and it creates a softer edge.

006b.eps

Cut out pieces 1/4˝ from edges of fusible adhesive.

010.eps

½” space

Fusible Fusible

Wrong side

Place fusible adhesive shapes on appropriate fabrics 1/2˝ apart.

preparationAppliqué pieces1. Using the straight-edge rotary cutting blade or scissors, cut

out the fusible adhesive pieces as directed in the cutting chart.

2. Place the fusible adhesive shapes 1/2˝ apart on the wrong

side of the appropriate fabrics. Fuse following the manufacturer’s

instructions.

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g E O M E T R I c E X P L O S I O N 25

013a.eps

013a.eps

Fabric 1

Fabric 3

Fabric 6

5”

3” 4” 5”

6”

7”

Wall/crib quilt construction

013b.eps

Fabric 3

Fabric 6

Fabric 1 5”6”

7”

8”

9”

3”

3”

4”

4” 5” 6”

5”

6”

7”

Twin quilt construction

013c.eps

6”5”

Fabric 3

Fabric 6

Fabric 1

7”8”

9”

10”

3”4”

6”

7”

8”

5”

Queen quilt construction

construction1. Fold the background fabric square in half in both directions, and

press. Fold the background fabric square in half diagonally in both

directions, and press.

012.eps

Fold in half horizontally and vertically, then diagonally in both directions, and press.

2. Finger-press the large center square appliqué diagonally in both

directions. Align the square in the exact center of the background

fabric where the pressed fold lines intersect, and press to fuse.

3. Finger-press the large center circle in half in both directions.

Fuse the circle in the center of the square.

4. Finger-press each square from corner to corner. Align the fold

lines on the squares with the fold lines on the background fabric,

overlapping as shown, and fuse.

5. Finger-press each circle in half. Align the fold lines on the circles

with the fold lines on the background fabric, overlapping as shown,

and fuse.

6. Press the quilt top to remove any remaining fold lines.


2. Stitch around all of the appliqué pieces, 1/8˝ inside all the wavy

edges (pages 6–7).*

3. If more quilting is needed, choose a method to secure the

layers (pages 6–9).

4. Trim to square up the quilt, and choose a binding technique

(pages 9–11).

* For the all-by-machine method (No Handwork Required), machine

stitch using a slightly longer than normal stitch length.

For the all-by-hand method (No Machine Required), hand stitch

using running stitches (page 7) with perle cotton thread.

For the combination method (Machine and Hand), mix and match

the machine and hand techniques, as desired.

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Geometric Explosion (hand and machine) by Liz Aneloski

Fabric

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Fabric

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Geometric Explosion (all hand) by Liz Aneloski

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