The quilt is built by adding borders to a 24 1/2" square center. The Winter Birds began in class will need to be trimmed to the 24 1/2" required size. The center strips were originally cut to be 24 1/2" long. However, when sewn together, the width will need to be adjusted. Measure the width of the Winter Birds center. It may be off by as much as 1". Divide the amount to be adjusted in half and cut half from both sides. For example, if 1" too wide, cut 1/2" off of both sides. Center will now measure 24 1/2". Set aside and we will begin the first border of rail blocks.
RAIL BLOCK BORDER
12 fat quarters are required for the Rail Block Border.
Cut two strips 2 1/2" by the length of the fat quarter.
Subcut strips at 6 1/2".
Cut 5. Put the scraps aside to use for the Log Cabin block in the next border.
Separate the strips to mix them up.
Randomly sew two strips together 20 times. Do not yet press.
Add one strip to a pair. Press seams in one direction. This is the Rail Block. Make 20.
That is enough for today. In the next post in two weeks, we will put rows together and sew to center.
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