Feisty fifteen- The bonus clue!

Feisty Fifteen
Clue 16
General instructions: Use 1/4 “seam allowance. Sew fabrics Right sides together. Press in between each step and press towards the darker fabric. Use the images to help ensure correct placement, and direction. WOF= Width of Fabric.HST= Half Square Triangle.

Clue Sixteen: (one to grow on!)
Your optional border.
Note.  This will bring this particular quilt to 84” square.
The suggested size for a double bed is 97 x 107
The suggested size for a queen is 102 x 112.
The suggested size for a king is 120 x 112.
So….at this point if you want this puppy to grace a bed, we strongly recommend either adding on to our borders, or designing your own entirely.
 
Needed Fabrics For this Clue:
A: One yard
B: ½ yard
D:  ½ yard
Binding:  ¾ yard

The left pieced borders squares
Start by grabbing half the triangles from Fabric A.
To the left of the triangles, sew a 2” x 7 ½” rectangles from D. (yes, it will extend past the edge.) press the seams.
Trim the strip, using the 45 degree line on your ruler, so the edges are even with the triangle. (just like you did in clue 7) 

 
Grab the triangles from fabric B.
Sew them to the pieced triangles made above, RST.  Open, press seams, and square to 6 ½”.   You will have four.

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The Right Pieced Borders Squares
Start by grabbing half the triangles from Fabric A.
To the right of the triangles, sew a 2” x 7 ½” rectangles from D. (yes, it will extend past the edge.) press the seams.
Trim the strip, using the 45 degree line on your ruler, so the edges are even with the triangle. (just like you did in clue 7) 

Grab the triangles from fabric B.
Sew them to the pieced triangles made above, RST.  Open, press seams, and square to 6 ½”.   You will have four.

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The Rest of the Borders:
For the “Inner Border”
Grab the 2” strips from Fabric D, and sew together into one long strip.  Press the seam allowance.  ( Note, depending on the pattern on your fabric, you may want to use an “L” seam.)  After the seams are pressed, cut four to *60 ½”.
*or whatever your quilt measures!
 
 
 
For the “outer Border”
Now grab the 5” x W.O.F strips from fabric A.  Repeat the same steps above. (again, you need four of them measuring *60 ½” long).
*or whatever your quilt measures!

Assembling everything:
Sew the 2” x 60 ½” strips from D to the 5” x 60 ½” strips from fabric B.   Press seams. 

Assembling everything:
Sew the 2” x 60 ½” strips from D to the 5” x 60 ½” strips from fabric B.   Press seams. 

To the sides, sew two of the pieced borders.  Press seams.

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To the ends of the remaining two borders, sew the 6 ½” squares from fabric B.  Press seams. 

Sew to the top and bottom of the quilt top, bringing this sucker to 84” square. 

Quilt, Bind, Enjoy! 

Here's a full photo of Katie's quilt (Mari's version will be revealed someday!) We can't wait to see your versions!

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Plus, for your convenience we've combined ALL sixteen clues into an official pattern- which is perfect for those of you who might want to make it without having to come to our blog each time! We'll link the digital pattern below- plus you can always come into the shop and grab a physical copy!

Feisty Fifteen- Digital Pattern

$15.00

Written in celebration of our upcoming 15th anniversary!

Originally run as a weekly mystery quilt, this pattern is now available in its full, and final form!

Instructions are included for both a 72", and 84" version of this quilt (basically you get instructions for an optional pieced border). You'll also receive instructions on adding an optional 4th color.

This is an "advanced beginner" pattern- using only traditional piecing techniques (no paper piecing, and no applique).

The three color, 84" version of this quilt is pictured.

This is a digital pattern, so once you've made your purchase you'll receive an email containing a PDF of the pattern.

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