Quilt Along Accent on Amish Welcome! Designed by The Staff of McCall s Quilting Made and Machine Quilted by Sheryl Martin Skill Level Beginner Finished Quilt Size 44H x 44H Number of Blocks & Finished Size 4 Log Cabin Blocks 12 x 12 4 Chain Blocks 12 x 12 1 Star Block 12 x 12 This kit and instructions are designed to complement the McCall s Quilting Quilt Along series, Accent on Amish. Join us for complete, free video lessons to make this quilt from start to finish. Go to Accent on Amish web release dates Lesson 1 Getting Started April 26, 2013 Lesson 2 Log Cabin Blocks May 10, 2013 Lesson 3 Chain Blocks May 24, 2013 Lesson 4 Star Block June 7, 2013 Lesson 5 Assembling the Quilt Center June 21, 2013 Lesson 6 Adding the Border July 5, 2013 Lesson 7 Layer, Baste, and Quilt July 19, 2013 Lesson 8 Preparing for Binding Aug. 2, 2013 Lesson 9 Applying the Binding Aug 16, 2013 Air dates subject to changes. McCall s Quilting 1
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 1 Getting Started Lesson 1 Getting Started This lesson introduces basic materials and techniques to get started on this quilt. This video covers: Basic tools Cutting fabric accurately Executing an accurate G seam on any sewing machine Pressing to get your video lesson started. We suggest you watch the video lesson and then cut all your fabric for Accent on Amish. Planning and Cutting Here s a list of everything you ll need to make your own Accent on Amish quilt, as well as cutting instructions for the entire quilt. Watch Lesson 1 for cutting tips before cutting the pieces listed. We recommend you label fabric patches with sizes as you cut them for easier block assembly. We used Pure Elements solids from Art Gallery Fabrics in our samples. See the Tools and Supplies list for other helpful items to use in making this quilt. Tools and Supplies Rotary cutter and mat Rotary-cutting rulers (6H x 24, 12H square, 4H x 12H ) Fabric scissors Sewing machine Piecing (50 wt cotton) and quilting (30 wt cotton) threads Iron Pressing surface Spray sizing, starch, or starch alternative Fabric markers for dark and light fabrics Pins (straight pins and rustproof curved safety pins) Seam ripper McCall s Quilting 2
Lesson 1 (continued) *Fabric Requirements Green (blocks) H yd. Purple (blocks) K yd. Light gray (Log Cabin and Star Blocks) G yd. Teal (blocks) L yd. Medium gray (Log Cabin and Star Blocks) K yd. Blue and dark gray K yd. (Log Cabin Block edges) each Navy (Chain and Star Blocks, border, binding) 1L yds. Pink (Chain and Star Blocks) G yd. Backing 3J yds. Batting size 54 x 54 *All fabrics are solids; see Planning and Cutting. Cutting Instructions (cut in order listed) Green 3 strips 2 x width of fabric (WOF) 4 rectangles 3H x 6H 4 strips 2 x 5 4 strips 2 x 3H Purple 2 squares 3M x 3M 4 rectangles 3H x 6H 4 squares 3H x 3H 16 squares 2 x 2 Light gray 4 squares 3H x 3H 4 strips 2 x 6H 4 strips 2 x 5 Teal 2 squares 3M x 3M 32 squares 3H x 3H 4 strips 2 x 8 4 strips 2 x 6H Medium gray 4 squares 3H x 3H 4 strips 2 x 9H 4 strips 2 x 8 Blue 4 strips 2 x 11 4 strips 2 x 9H Dark gray 4 strips 2 x 12H 4 strips 2 x 11 Navy *2 strips 4H x 48, cut on lengthwise grain 4 strips 2H x 48, cut on lengthwise grain (binding) *2 strips 4H x 40, cut on lengthwise grain 2 strips 2 x 40, cut on lengthwise grain 1 square 6H x 6H 12 rectangles 3H x 6H, cut on lengthwise grain 4 squares 3H x 3H Pink 1 strip 2 x WOF 4 squares 3H x 3H *Border strips include extra length for trimming. McCall s Quilting 3
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 2 Log Cabin Blocks Log Cabin Block 12 x 12 Lesson 2 Log Cabin Blocks This lesson teaches how to make the classic Log Cabin Block. In this video lesson we show you complete, step-by-step instructions for: Chain piecing Sewing and pressing the Log Cabin Block Measuring for accuracy to get your free video lesson 2 started. Fabric from Lesson 1 should be cut and organized prior to this lesson. McCall s Quilting 1
Lesson 2 (continued) Piecing the Log Cabin Blocks 1 Sew green 2 x 3H rectangle to left side of purple 3H square (Diagram I). Open and press seam away from square. Sew green 5 strip to top; open and press away from square. Stitch light gray 5 strip to right side and press. Add light gray 6H strip to bottom, and press to complete round 1. 2 x 3½ 2 x 5 2 x 5 3½ 2 x 6½ Diagram I 2 Following seaming order and using strips in sizes and placement shown in Diagram II, and pressing after each addition, add rounds 2 and 3 to complete Log Cabin Block. Make 4. Trim to 12H square if needed. 2 x 11 Seam 6 2 x 8 Seam 2 2 x 9½ Seam 5 2 x 6½ Seam 1 2 x 11 Seam 7 2 x 8 Seam 3 Seam 4 2 x 9½ Seam 8 2 x 12½ Make 4 Diagram II McCall s Quilting 2
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 3 Chain Blocks Chain Block 12 x 12 Lesson 3 Chain Blocks This lesson teaches how to make a Chain Block. New techniques you will learn in video lesson 3 are: Strip piecing Making a 4-patch Make flying geese using the stitch and flip method Pinning for accuracy Assembly and pressing the block to get your free video lesson 3 started. Log Cabin Blocks from Lesson 2 should be completed prior to this lesson. Piecing the Chain Blocks 1 Referring to Diagram I-A, sew together 1 each navy 2 x 40 and green 2 x WOF strips to make strip set. Make 2. Press in direction of arrow. Cut into 32 segments 2 wide. Sew 2 segments together to make 4-patch (Diagram I-B). Make 16. Cut 32 2 2 x 40 2 x WOF Diagram I-A Make 2 Make 16 Diagram I-B McCall s Quilting 1
Lesson 3 (continued) Cut 16 2 2 x WOF Make 1 Diagram II-A 2 3½ Make 4 Diagram II-B 3½ 3½ x 6½ 2 Using Step 1 technique, make and press strip set shown in Diagram II-A. Cut 16 segments 2 wide. Sew segments to sides of navy 3H square (Diagram II-B). Stitch purple 2 squares to ends of 2 additional segments. Sew to top and bottom to make pieced square. Make 4. 3 Draw diagonal line on wrong side of teal 3H square. Place marked square on navy 3H x 6H rectangle, right sides together, aligning raw edges (Diagram III-A). Sew on marked line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Open and press. Repeat process on opposite end of navy rectangle to make navy pieced rectangle. Make 12. In similar manner, make 4 purple pieced rectangles (Diagram III-B). 4 Referring to Diagram IV, sew 3 rows using four 4-patches, 3 navy pieced rectangles, pieced square, and 1 purple pieced rectangle. Sew rows together to make Chain Block. Make 4. Trim to 12H square if needed. Diagram III-A Make 12 Make 4 Diagram III-B Make 4 Diagram IV McCall s Quilting 2
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 4 Star Block Star Block 12 x 12 Lesson 4 Star Block This lesson teaches how to make a Star Block. New techniques you will learn in video lesson 4 are: Marking technique for making half-square triangle units Stitch and flip on a square Making flying geese using the stitch and flip method Pinning for accuracy Assembly and pressing the block to get your free video lesson 4 started. Chain Blocks from Lesson 3 should be completed prior to this lesson. Piecing the Star Block 1 Draw diagonal line on wrong side of teal 3M square. Place marked square on purple 3M square, right sides together (Diagram I). Sew G seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Open and press to make 2 pieced squares. Make 4. 3⅞ Diagram I Make 4 McCall s Quilting 1
Lesson 4 (continued) 3½ 3½ x 6½ 3½ 6½ Diagram II Make 4 2 Draw diagonal line on wrong side of light gray 3H square. Place marked square on left end of green 3H x 6H rectangle, right sides together, aligning raw edges (Diagram III-A). Sew on marked line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Open and press. Use medium gray 3H square to repeat process on opposite end of green rectangle to make pieced rectangle. Make 4. 3 Using Step 2 technique, add 4 pink 3H squares to navy 6H square to make center square (Diagram III). 4 Sew 3 rows using 4 pieced squares, 4 pieced rectangles, and center square (Diagram IV). Sew rows together to make Star Block. Diagram III Make 1 Diagram IV Make 1 McCall s Quilting 2
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 5 Assembling the Quilt Center Lesson 5 Assembling the Quilt Center In this lesson we sew all the blocks together to make the quilt center. In lesson 5 we demonstrate: Assembling the block rows, with directional units Sewing rows together Following a pressing plan for each row to get your free video lesson 5 started. All Log Cabin, Chain and Star Blocks should be completed prior to this lesson. Assembling the Center of the Quilt Top 1 Referring to the Quilt Center Assembly Diagram, arrange 3 rows of 3 blocks each on a design surface, watching placement and orientation. Sew 3 rows of 3 blocks each. Sew rows together. Quilt Center Assembly Diagram McCall s Quilting 1
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 6 Adding the Border Lesson 6 Adding the Border This lesson demonstrates an accurate method to measure, attach, and trim the border. In lesson 6 we: Measure across the quilt center Mark border strips to correct length Pin and stitch border strips to sides of quilt Press Measure for top/bottom border strips Mark, pin, stitch, trim, and press to get your free video lesson 6 started. Quilt center should be complete prior to starting this lesson. 4½ x 40 4½ x 48 Adding the Border 1 Referring to the Assembly Diagram, measure exact length of quilt center through the middle from raw edge to raw edge. Use removable fabric marker to make marks on 2 navy 4H x 40 strips for this measurement. Pin strips to sides of quilt center, right sides together and positioning marks at raw ends. Stitch strips to quilt center. Trim even with top and bottom. Open and press 2 Measure exact width of quilt through the middle from raw edge to raw edge, including side border strips. Mark this measurement on 2 navy 4H x 48 strips. Pin to top and bottom of quilt, positioning marks at raw ends. Stitch strips to quilt. Trim even with sides. Open and press. Assembly Diagram McCall s Quilting 1
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 7 Layer, Baste, and Quilt Lesson 7 Layer, Baste, and Quilt In this lesson we learn to layer and baste the quilt, introduce in-theditch quilting, and demonstrate free-motion quilting. In lesson 7 we learn: Taping, layering, and pinning the quilt back, batting, and quilt top Basting layers with pins How to stitch-in-the-ditch using a home sewing machine Free-motion quilting tips for a specialized quilting machine to get your free video lesson 7 started. Quilt top with borders should be assembled and pressed prior to starting this lesson. Layer, Baste, and Quilt 1 From backing fabric, cut 2 rectangles 28 x 54. Remove any selvages. Sew right sides together along 1 long side to make backing approximately 54 square. Press seam to 1 side. 2 Place backing on large, smooth, flat surface, wrong side up. Using masking tape, tape edges to surface so backing is flat, but not stretched taut. 3 Place 54 square of batting on backing, centering. Place quilt top right side up on backing/batting, centering. Smooth all layers. 4 Using curved rustproof safety pins, pin through all layers spacing pins approximately 4 apart, beginning in the center and working out towards edges. 5 Machine quilt as desired, removing safety pins as you go. The sample quilt was machine quilted in an allover feather design. 6 Stitch a scant G inside quilt raw edges, through all layers. McCall s Quilting 1
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 8 Preparing for Binding Lesson 8 Preparing for Binding In this lesson we join binding strips with diagonal seams for a perfect quilt binding, and trim the quilt. In lesson 8 we learn: Trimming the quilt Sewing and pressing binding strips to fit your quilt to get your free video lesson 8 started. All Accent on Amish needs now is your binding and we show you how to prepare it. Binding Preparation 1 Sew together 4 navy 2H x 48 strips end to end using diagonal seams (Diagram I). Trim seam allowances to G ; press open. Fold pieced strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Press well to complete double-fold binding. 2 Trim quilt backing and batting even with raw edges of quilt top, making sure corners are trimmed to an accurate 90 angle. Diagram I McCall s Quilting 1
Quilt Along Accent on Amish Lesson 9 Applying the Binding Lesson 9 Applying the Binding In this final lesson we attach the binding and finish the quilt. In lesson 9 we learn: Sewing binding to the quilt Mitering the corners Joining the binding ends Hand stitching binding to the back of the quilt and finishing corners to get your free video lesson 9 started. At the end of this lesson you will know all the techiques needed to make this lovely quilt. Applying the Binding 1 Open and trim beginning tail of binding at 45 angle (Diagram I). Diagram I McCall s Quilting 1
Lesson 9 (continued) 2 Beginning at least 10 from a quilt corner, pin pressed binding to 1st side of front of trimmed quilt, raw edges aligned, leaving at least 8 of binding free at starting point (for joining ends). Use G seam and walking foot or dual feed function to stitch binding to quilt along 1st side (Diagram II). Stop G from 1st corner (Diagram III), backstitch a few stitches, and remove quilt from machine. 3 Fold binding back on itself with raw edges lined up with raw edge of 2nd side of quilt, forming a 45 angle (Diagram IV). Fold binding back over itself, raw edges even with raw edge of 2nd side of quilt (Diagram V). Starting G from corner and securing with a few backstitches, sew binding to 2nd side of quilt, stopping G from next corner. Remove from sewing machine. In same manner, miter corners and sew binding to 3rd and 4th sides, stopping about 12 from starting point. Diagram II Diagram III ¼ Diagram IV fold Diagram V McCall s Quilting 2
Lesson 9 (continued) A B C D E F 4 Align raw edges of binding tails with raw edges of quilt sandwich (Photo A). Open ending tail of binding and pin in place. Open beginning tail of binding and smooth it over ending tail, keeping binding raw edges aligned with raw edge of quilt sandwich. Draw 45 line on ending tail, tracing along trimmed edge of beginning tail (Photo B). Draw 2nd line H out from the 1st drawn line, making sure 2nd drawn line adds H to length of binding strip (Photo C). Cut on 2nd line (Photo D). Place binding cut edges right sides together, aligning cut edges and offsetting points so strips match G from edge (Photo E). Sew seam and press open. Press loose portion of binding in half lengthwise. Align with edge of quilt and finish stitching binding to quilt. 5 Fold binding to quilt back, far enough to cover trimmed edges snuggly and cover the stitches that attach the binding to the quilt (Photo F). Hand stitch in place, taking a few small stitches in each mitered corner to secure folds. Finishing the Quilt 6 Add a label to your quilt back. You may also wish to add a hanging sleeve. McCall s Quilting 3