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by Jean Ann Wright
With AMERICAN WEST, designer Faye Burgos
continues her American Plains tribute to the
Heartland, blending a variety of motifs for classic yet updated
style. Try Jean Ann Wright's simple quilt to show off these
mixable prints to their fullest potential!
Finished Quilt Size: 52" x 69"
 Block
Size: 12"
Skill Level: Intermediate |
| Fabric
Requirements |
Cutting |
| Fabric
A |
1 yd
roundup scene |
1046-0140 |
(2) 6-1/2”
squares fussy cut on point (3) 6-7/8” squares fussy cut on
point, then cut in half on diagonal once to make 6 large
triangles; (1) 7-1/4” square, cut in half on diagonal twice
for 4 small corner triangles |
| Fabric
B |
1 yd
bronco red |
1047-0140 |
(5) 6-1/2”
x width of fabric (wof) strips, sew together end-to-end and
recut (2) 57-1/2” vertical borders and (2) 40-1/2”
horizontal borders |
| Fabric
C |
1/8 lasso
tan |
1048-0113 |
(1) 2-7/8”
x width of fabric (wof) strip, recut (12) 2-7/8” squares, cut
in half on diagonal once for (24) triangles |
| Fabric
D |
1/4 yd
toile beige & tan |
1049-1040 |
(4) fussy
cut 4-1/2” squares |
| Fabric
E |
1/3 yd
pony print brown |
1050-0140 |
(1) 4-1/2”
x wof strip, recut into (6) 4-1/2” squares; (1) 5-1/4” x wof
strip, recut into (6) 5-1/4” squares, then cut in half on
diagonal twice for (24) triangles |
| Fabric
F |
1/2 yd
horse print tan |
1051-0140 |
3) 2-7/8”
x wof strips, recut into (36) 2-7/8” squares, cut in half on
diagonal once for (72) triangles |
| Fabric
G |
1/4 yd
bandana red |
1052-0111 |
(1) 4-7/8”
strip, recut into (6) 4-7/8” squares, then cut in half on
diagonal once for (12) triangles |
| Fabric
H |
1/4 yd
bandana blue |
1052-0150 |
(1) 4-7/8”
strip, recut into (6) 4-7/8” squares, then cut in half on
diagonal once for (12) triangles |
| Fabric
I |
1/2 yd
square dance |
1053-0150 |
(4) 3-1/2”
x wof strips, recut into (24) 3-1/2” x 6-1/2” strips |
| Fabric
J |
1/4 yd
flowers blue |
1055-0150 |
(1) 5-1/4”
x wof strip, recut into (3) 5-1/4” squares, then cut in half
on diagonal twice for (12) triangles |
| Fabric
K |
1/4 yd
flowers red |
1055-0111 |
(1) 5-1/4”
x wof strip, recut into (3) 5-1/4” squares, then cut in half
on diagonal twice for (12) triangles |
| Fabric
L |
1/2 yd
handcuffs red |
1056-0111 |
(6) 2-1/4”
x wof strips, sew together end-to-end for binding |
| Fabric
M |
1 yd
handcuffs black |
1056-0112 |
(2) 4-7/8”
x wof strips, recut into (12) 4-7/8” squares, then cut on
diagonal once for (24) triangles (6) 2” x wof strips, sew
together end-to-end, then recut (2) 51-1/2” vertical borders;
(2) 37-1/2” horizontal borders (2) 1-1/2” x wof stripS,
recut (8) 1-1/2” X 4-1/2” strips and (8) 1-1/2” x 6-1/2”
strips |
| Fabric
N |
1/2 yd
handcuffs blue |
1056-0150 |
(6) 2”
x wof strips, sew together end-to-end, then recut (2) 54-1/2”
vertical borders; (2) 40-1/2” horizontal borders |
| Fabric
O |
1/2 yd
geometric tan |
1057-0140 |
(2) 3-1/2”
x wof strips, recut into (14) 3-1/2” squares; (1) 3-7/8” x
wof strip, recut into (10) 3-7/8” squares, then cut in half on
diagonal once for (20) triangles |
| Backing:
3-3/4 yd fabric D. Cut in half for (2) 1-7/8 yd lengths and sew
together selvedge to selvedge. Trim bottom edge so backing
measures 56” x 73”. |
Sewing |
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- Paradox Star Blocks: Refer to the block
diagram and piece a block together. Make 3 blocks with
fabric H and fabric K triangles and 3 blocks with fabric G
and fabric J triangles.
- Puss in the Corner Blocks: Refer to the
diagram and make 2 full blocks for quilt center, 6 half
blocks for quilt sides and 4 quarter blocks for quilt
corners.
- Sew the quilt together in diagonal rows. Refer to the
photo for color placement of the blocks and side and corner
setting triangles.
- Sew fabric M borders to the sides of the quilt top, then
to the top and bottom. Sew fabric N borders in the same
sequence.
- Sew the fabric B borders to the sides of the quilt top.
Sew a fabric M narrow strip to opposite sides of the 4
fabric D squares, then the longer strips to the top and
bottom. Sew these blocks to each end of the horizontal
fabric B borders, then sew the borders to the top and bottom
of the quilt.
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Finishing |
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- Layer the quilt top, batting and backing. Baste, then
quilt the layers together.
- Fold the fabric L binding strip lengthwise with right
sides together and press fold line. Match raw edges of
binding to raw edges of quilt top and sew in place. Turn
binding to back of quilt and stitch in place.
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