Charity Crosses

Charity Crosses is made with the beautiful new

Collection for a Cause by Howard Marcus

At Temecula Quilt Co we are all about reproductions and

 like to add a "piece" of the past to a quilt for today.

One Layer Cake - Collection for a Cause - Charity

1 Yard Bella Solid - Ivory
Half Yard - Binding
 2- 1/2 yards - Backing

1. Cut each "piece" of Layer Cake as follows:
- 4 - 4" squares
- 4 - 2"x4" rectangles
- 1 - 2"x2" squares
From solid background fabric cut:
- 28 - 2"x 9" strips
- 8  - 2"x WOF strips

2. Mix and Match cut pieces to create 35 different blocks.

3. Sew each section together and press seams as follows:
- Press center section towards middle
- Press two other sections outward

4. Sew three sections together

5. Press and repeat for all 35 blocks.

6. Another look at the finished blocks

7. Layout quilt top with 7 rows of 5 blocks.

8. Place a 2" x 9" strip of Bella Solid between each block.

9. Sew rows together horizontally, press toward light background strips.

10. Piece 2"x WOF strips of background fabric to create a piece as wide as your quilt.

11. Piece rows together being sure to line up vertical sashing strips.

12. Quilt as desired and bind.

One beautiful throw for a chilly spring evening.

Completed Quilt 46" x 65"