Squares Around (Topper Assembly Instructions)

Squares Around
Table Topper 28 X 28

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Squares Around Topper Assembly Instructions

• 16 patch blocks - make 5
• Chain piece in pairs and press to the dark side.
• Nest and sew pairs together to make 4 patches.  
• Nest and sew 4 patch blocks into 16 patch blocks.  
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• Add background strips to 2 adjacent sides of each of four 16 patch blocks.  Lay out on a design board or table to make sure the direction of the patch blocks is how you intend.  Press to accent fabric.  
• Add accent strips to last 16 patch block.  Sew 6 1/2" strips to opposite sides, press toward accent fabric.  Add the 8 1/2 " strips to other sides and press to accent fabric.
• Block measures 8 1/2" square. 
• Half square Triangle blocks - make 4
• Match background and accent squares right sides together.
• Draw diagonal line, stitch 1/4" on either side of line, and cut along line.
• Press seam to dark side and trim to 4 1/2" square.
• Arrange 4 HST blocks to form a chevron of accent fabric and sew together as 4 patch.
• Block measures 8 1/2" square.
• Arrange and assemble.
• Arrange blocks to form accent square in background.
• Sew together in rows, pressing middle row opposite direction of top and bottom.
• Nest and sew 9 patch.
• Add 24 1/2" border strips to top and bottom of 9 patch.
• Add 27 1/2" border strips to sides
• Finish
• Layer back, batting and top to make quilt sandwich.
• Quilt as desired.
• Bind using your favorite method.