*Instructions are for machine sewing

*This pattern uses the quick “Disappearing nine-patch” method.

*Shirtings are quilt cottons in civil war reproduction prints in light colours. Available in well stocked quilt stores.

*A FQ (Fat Quarter) is a fabric piece sized at 18” by 21”.

*WOF = width of quilt cotton fabric is 42” to 45” in general.

Material requirements:

Cot size 40½” by 52” (103cm by 132cm)

9 x FQs (or 25cm) light assorted shirting prints

5” (15cm) red fabrics WOF

5” (15cm) blue fabrics WOF

1½yds (1.45m) Backing fabric WOF

Batting to fit the size

Piecing thread

Quilting thread for hand or machine

or

Single/twin bed size 57½” by 80½” (146cm by 205cm)

18 x FQ (or 25cm WOF) of light shirting fabrics

10” (25cm) red fabrics WOF

10” (25cm) blue fabrics WOF

3½yds (3.3m) backing fabric (horizontal seam) OR

5yds (4.5m) backing fabric (vertical seam)

Batting to fit the size

Piecing thread & quilting thread for hand or machine

And 

The usual quilting tools: cutting mat, rotary cutter and quilt rule

Price £5.95  (approx. US$7.50)