Finished Size: 12" x 48" (30.48cm x 121.92cm) Under The S ea Supp lies Needed B efore you begin 3 Wishes Fabric Under the Sea Collection 1 yd. (91.44cm) 12281-Lt. Blue 3 8 yd. (34.29cm) 12289-Lt. Blue ¼ yd. (22.86cm) ¼ yd. (22.86cm) 12283-Orange ¼ yd. (22.86cm) 12284-Blue 1 8 yd. (11.43cm) 12286-Green 1 8 yd. (11.43cm) 12285-Blue 14" x 50" (35.56cm x 127cm) cotton batting Perle cotton or embroidery floss (dark blue, turquoise) Coordinating thread Rotary cutter (45mm), cutting mat with lines, acrylic rulers 6" x 24" (15.24cm x 60.96cm) and 6" x 6" (15.24cm x 15.24cm) Removable marking pen or pencil Fine straight pins Safety pins (size 1) or quilt basting spray Seam ripper Scissors ing machine Walking foot (for quilting) Iron and pressing surface Spray starch or fabric sizing (optional) Fine grain sandpaper (optional) Read all instructions before beginning project. Do not pre-wash fabrics. fabrics with a dry iron on cotton setting before cutting. Use a ¼" (6.35mm) seam allowance and sew fabrics with right sides together (RST) unless otherwise noted. seams in the directions of the arrows. Big Stitch Quilting Tips Big Stitch Quilting allows the beginning quilter a way to finish their quilted project without needing to learn machine quilting techniques. It gives the project a modern, decorative look with a soft feel and can be fun and relaxing to do. The technique is simple; the main difference between Big Stitch quilting and Traditional quilting is the size of thread and needle used. 100% Cotton batting also makes this technique go smoothly. continued on next page... 2017 Fabric Editions, Inc. Fabric Palette is a trademark of Fabric Editions, Inc. 2017 Fabric Editions, Inc. 3 Wishes Fabric is a trademark of Fabric Editions, Inc. page 1
tips continued... Thread Perle cotton comes in several sizes. The #5 size is thicker and readily available in a variety of colors. The resulting stitches are bigger and more dramatic. The #8 and #12 sizes can be easier to sew with because they are finer. Embroidery floss gives a different look and feel; use all six strands to get the best effect. Experiment to see what you like and what works best for your project. Needle A #5 hand embroidery needle is recommended. Again, experiment with needles to find one with a large enough eye to fit the thread, and slim enough to go through the layers easily. Quilting Use about 18" (45.72cm) of thread at one time. Tie a knot at the end of the thread and pop it through the layers from the back. Take even running stitches through all layers, about ¼" (6.35mm) apart, one or two at a time. When you come to the end of the thread, tie a knot and pop it back between the layers. Running Stitch Use of a hoop is optional. ting Use a rotary cutter and ruler to cut the number of pieces from each fabric listed below. Remove selvages before cutting. (wof width of fabric from selvage to selvage) 12281-Lt. Blue 36" x wof)91.44cm x 16.68cm): Note: See layout below (1) 14" x 40" (35.56cm x 101.6cm) for backing (1) 14" x 10 ½" (35.56cm x 26.67cm) for backing (8) 3" x 3" (7.62cm x 7.62cm) (24) (32) 12285-Blue 1 8 yd. x wof (11.43cm x 106.68cm): 1 strip 2 ½" x wof (6.35cm x 106.68cm) subcut (4) 12286-Green 1 8 yd. x wof (11.43cm x 106.68cm): 1 strip 2 ½" x wof (6.35cm x 106.68cm) subcut (4) 12284-Blue 1 8 yd. x wof (11.43cm x 106.68cm): 1 strip 2 ½" x wof (6.35cm x 106.68cm) subcut (8) 36" (91.44cm) ¼ yd. x wof (22.86cm x 106.68cm): 1 strip 2 ½" x wof (6.35cm x 1.07cm) subcut (16) (2) 5 ¼" x 5 ¼" (13.34cm x 13.34cm) (8) wof (106.68cm) 12289-Lt. Blue 3 8 yd. x wof (34.29cm x 106.68cm): (8) 3" x 3" (7.62cm x 7.62cm) (1) 2 ½" x 16" (6.35cm x 40.64cm) for binding (3) 2 ½" x wof (6.35cm x 106.68cm) for binding 14" x 10 ½" (35.56cm x 26.67cm) 14" x 40" (35.56cm x 102.24cm) 12283-Orange ¼ yd. x wof (22.86cm x 106.68cm): 1 strip 5 ¼" x 12" (13.34cm x 30.48cm) subcut (2) 5 ¼" x 5 ¼" (13.34cm x 13.34cm) 3" x 3" (7.62cm x 7.62cm) ing Tip: Place fabric pieces up on fine grain sandpaper when drawing lines with pencil and ruler. This will keep the pieces from shifting. 1. Flying Geese Unit: a diagonal line on the of a 12281-Lt. Blue 2 ½" (6.35cm) square. Place RST on the left side of a 12286-Green rectangle (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm). on the diagonal line. Trim seam to ¼" (6.35mm). triangle open. Repeat with the second 12281-Lt. Blue 2 ½" (6.35cm) square on the right side of the rectangle. The finished size should be. Repeat to make four units. 2 1 2" x 2 1 2" 12286-Green 2 1 2" x 2 1 2" page 2
Repeat using eight 12281-Lt. Blue 2 ½" (6.35cm) squares with four 12285-Blue rectangles (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm) to make four units. Use 16 2 ½" (6.35cm) squares with eight 12281-Lt. Blue rectangles (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm) to make eight units. 2. Half-Square Triangle Unit: a diagonal line on the wrong side of a 12281-Lt. Blue 3" (7.62cm) square. Place RST on top of a 12289-Lt. Blue 3" (7.62cm) square. Note: Fabric is directional. Check placement of stripe before sewing. ¼" (6.35mm) away from the line on both sides of the diagonal line. on the drawn line; press as shown by the arrow. Square up to, keeping seam centered. Make a total of 16. / 12285-Blue 12889-Lt. Blue 3" x 3" (7.62cm x 7.62cm) Tip: Squaring Up The squares were cut slightly larger to allow for individual sewing variations. Use a 6" x 6" (15.24cm x 15.24cm) quilter s square to slightly trim two sides, keeping the seam centered on the diagonal. Turn the half-square triangle 180 to trim the other two sides. 3. Four X Unit: two diagonal lines on the of a 12283-Orange 5 ¼" (13.34cm) square to make an X. Place RST on top of a 5 ¼" (13.34cm) square. ¼" (6.35mm) away from the left side of each line, stopping at the center. on the drawn lines to make four triangles. Carefully press in the direction of the arrow. Repeat with the two remaining 5 ¼" (13.34cm) squares to make a total of eight triangles. 12283-Orange Place two triangle units as shown and sew RST, nesting the seams; press. Square up to 4 ½" x 4 ½" (11.43cm x 11.43cm) if needed, keeping seams centered and trimming small triangles ( dog-ears ) at the corners. Make a total of 4. 5. Rows 2 and 4: Place two 12281-Lt. Blue squares (, 6.35cm x 6.35cm), two Half-Square Triangle Units and one 12284-Blue rectangle (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm) as shown. pieces RST; press. The row should measure. Repeat to make a total of eight rows. 6. Row 3: Place two /12281-Lt. Blue Flying Geese Units, two rectangles (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm) and one Four X Unit as shown. pieces RST; press. The row should measure 4 ½" x 12 ½" (11.43cm x 31.75cm). Repeat to make a total of four rows. Square up to Make 16 5 ¼" x 5 ¼" (13.34cm x 13.34cm) stop at center Tip: Dog ears When triangles are sewn together, the points that extend beyond the intersecting seams are called dog ears. Trim these before continuing with construction. 4 ½" x 4 ½" 4. Row 1: Place two 12281-Lt. Blue rectangles (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm) and one 12281-Lt. Blue/12286-Green Flying Geese Unit as shown. pieces RST; press. The row should measure. Repeat to make a total of four rows. / Row 1 12284-Blue Row 2 & 4 Row 3 4 ½" x 12 ½" (11.43cm x 31.75cm) page 3
7. Row 5: Place two 12281-Lt. Blue rectangles (, 6.35cm x 11.43cm) and one 12281-Lt. Blue/12285-Blue Flying Geese Unit as shown. pieces RST; press. The row should measure. Repeat to make a total of four rows. Row 5 Row 1 8. Completing the : Place the rows as shown to make the block. rows RST; press. Make four 1 (31.75cm x 31.75cm) blocks. Row 2 Tip: To get a perfect point when sewing Flying Geese Units to other pieces, place on top; stitch just next to the center of the X (1 or 2 threads above the intersection). Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 1 (31.75cm x 31.75cm) 9. the blocks together, rotating every other block 180 as shown; press. The finished table runner top should measure 12 ½" x 48 ½" (31.75cm x 123.19cm). Use removable marking pen/pencil to mark quilting design as shown in Step 11. 12 ½" x 48 ½" (31.75cm x 123.19cm) 10. the two 12281-Lt. Blue backing pieces together on the 14" (35.56cm) side and press seam open. The backing should measure approximately 14" x 50" (35.56cm x 1.27cm). 11. finished table runner top and backing fabric. Tape backing up to a firm surface. Layer batting and top (right side up). Baste the layers together with safety pins. Big Stitch Hand Quilting: Follow the diagram for suggested thread color and stitch placement and refer back to the Technique Big Stitch Quilting section for specific information. Trim backing and batting even with top. Note: If you prefer to machine quilt, you can follow the same quilting lines. Be sure to quilt in the ditch or seams between each block as well. It is also quite popular to combine machine quilting with the decorative Big Stitch Quilting. Have fun and enjoy the process! page 4
Finishing 12. To make the binding, remove selvages and sew the short ends of the 12289-Lt. Blue strips (1-2 ½" x 16", 6.35cm x 40.64cm and 3 2 ½" x wof, 6.35cm x 106.68cm) RST end to end at a 45 angle to make one continuous strip; press seams open. one short end ¼" (6.35mm) to the. Fold in half lengthwise with s together; press. Leaving a 2" (5.08cm) tail on the folded end, place cut edges of folded binding even with the edge of the table runner top and sew, mitering the corners. Overlap ends, trim any excess and finish sewing the binding. Fold binding over to back and hand stitch. Finished Care Instructions Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Tip: Before drying, check for fabric dyes that may have run. If fabric dyes run, rewash and rinse using Shout Color Catcher. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low. page 5