Pattern: Winter Forest by Wanda from Old South Fabrics

Pattern: Winter Forest by Wanda from Old South Fabrics

Winter Forest Flannel Quilt Pattern Designed by Wanda Coley - Old South Fabrics Winter Forest Flannel Quilt Kit is available while supply lasts at http://www.oldsouthfabrics.com/ When I saw Holly Taylor s Winter Forest Flannel fabric collection, I knew my grandsons would love to snuggle up in this luxurious warm soft cozy flannel by Moda. Holly included a panel in the theme of winter scenes with big brown bears and deer roaming in the forest filled with trees, pine cones and berries which instantly caught my eye. I designed a quilt to accent Holly s beautiful winter scenes. Using Winter Forest Charm Squares makes this a stress free fun quilt you are sure to enjoy. Quilt Size approx 66" x 82". PLEASE, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN- REGARDLESS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN SEWING AND QUILTING MATERIALS NEEDED: Total of 87 Charm Squares ( 5 x 5 ) or 2 Charm Packs & 3 additional 5 squares 12 Images from 1 ½ Winter Forest Panels by Holly Taylor 3/8 yard - First Border on Image 2/3 yard Second Border on Image 5/8 yard Accent Fabric (on 2 sides of the Image) 5/8 yard - Inner Border 1 1/3 yard - Outer Border 5/8 yard Binding This quilt pattern is also great for making a T-Shirt quilt. If the T-Shirts require larger squares, simple alterations can be made. One option is to cut T-Shirts 11 x 11 square. In this case, do not use First and Second Image Borders. Continue following instructions to complete the quilt. Any focus fabrics may be used as Images.

Outside Border: Inside Border: Binding & Accent Fabric: 12 Images:

A Charm Pack is 42 Five Inch Squares. Winter Forest Flannel Fabric Collection CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cut each Image 8 x 8. (12 Images) 1 st Image Border: Cut 14 strips each 1 x width of fabric. Sub-cut into twenty four 1 x 8 strips and twenty four 1 x 9 strips. 2 nd Image Border: Cut 6 strips 1 ½ x width of fabric. Sub-cut these 6 strips into twenty four 1 ½ x 9 strips. Cut 8 strips 1 ½ x width of fabric. Sub-cut these strips into twenty four 1 ½ x 11 strips. Accent Fabric: Cut 8 strips 2 ½ x width of fabric. Sub-cut these strips into twenty four 2 ½ x 11 strips. Rectangles: Cut 48 Charm Squares in half making a total of 96 rectangles each 2 ½ x 5. Squares: Inner Border: Outer Border: Cut twelve 2 ½ x 2 ½ squares from 3 Charm Squares Cut 2 ½ x 72 wide strips. (Before sewing Inner Border, quilt should be approx 50 x 66 ½ ). Cut 6 wide x length of fabric for Outer Border. (Before sewing Outer Border, quilt should be 54 ½ x 71. Binding: Binding can be 2 ½ or 2 ¼ wide. With Flannel, I prefer 2 ½ wide.

Cut Images in an 8 inch square. Sew 1 st Image Border to sides of Image. Press seam toward Image. Square up to 7 ½ x 9. Sew 1 st Image Border to top & bottom of Image. Sew 2 nd Image Border to sides of Image. Press and Square up Block to a 9 x 9 square. Press away from Image. Square up Block to 11 x 9. Sew 2 nd Image Border to top & bottom of Image. Press away from Image. Square up to 11 x 11 Block. REPEAT THESE STEPS ON ALL 12 IMAGES.

DISPLAY ALL 12 BLOCKS AND DETERMINE THE PLACEMENT OF EACH BLOCK ON YOUR QUILT. There are 3 Images in each of the 4 Rows. **Where you place an image determines where you sew the next strip on each Image.** After you determine the placement of each image, cut and pin the correct label provided on the Label Sheet below. The labels below are in the order I assembled my quilt. If you prefer a different arrangement, label as desired. Row 1 Left Side Row 1 Middle Row 1 Right Side Image is Lower Left on Block Image is Upper Left on Block Image is Lower Left on Block Row 2 Left Side Row 2 Middle Row 2 Right Side Image is Lower Right on Block Image is Upper Right on Block Image is Lower Right on Block Row 3 Left Side Row 3 Middle Row 3 Right Side Image is Lower Left on Block Image is Upper Left on Block Image is Lower Left on Block Row 4 Left Side Row 4 Middle Row 4 Right Side Image is Lower Right on Block Image is Upper Right on Block Image is Lower Right on Block

Select 36 Charm Squares. Each Block has 3 Charm Squares. Set aside for now. From remaining Charm Squares, select THREE Charm Squares and EIGHT Rectangles to be assembled together in one Block. Repeat until you have a total of 12 stacks. Sew Charm squares and rectangles together as illustrated. You decide which squares and rectangles you wish to use for each. BE CAUTIOUS OF DIRECTIONAL FABRIC AND WHERE YOU PLACE IT IN EACH BLOCK. I suggest you pin it to strip and sew it once you know the placement unless you enjoy ripping out seams. Sew 12 Charm Strips IN THIS SEQUENCE. You will use 2 squares and 4 rectangles in each strip. Each Block will have ONE of these strips. Sew 12 Charm Strips IN THIS SEQUENCE. You will use 1 charm and 4 rectangles in each. Each Block will have ONE of these strips. Sew a 2 ½ x 11 Accent Fabric strip to a 2 ½ square. Repeat 12 times. Set the remaining 12 Accent Fabric strips aside for later use. Before continuing, make sure you clearly understand there are 4 different Blocks. The placement of an Image on each Block will dictate the placement and the process of how each Block is assembled. Follow the simple illustrations for each Block.

Sew 11 Accent Fabric strip to the correct side of the Image - based on which Block you are sewing. Sew Accent Fabric Strip with the square on next. Photo below is Lower Right Image. Make 4. Illustration below is how to sew Accent Fabric Strips to Lower Left Image. Make 4. Accent Fabric on Image in Upper Right Accent Fabric on Image in Upper Left Make 2 Make 2

When making Blocks, always sew the Charm Strip that has ONE Charm square to the Image first. Sew the Charm Strip with TWO Charm squares last. Press seam toward the Image and square up Block. Image is on Lower Right. Make 4 BLOCKS. Image is on LOWER LEFT. MAKE 4 Blocks.

Image is on UPPER RIGHT. MAKE 2 Blocks. Image is on UPPER LEFT. Make 2 Blocks. (I thought you may like to see the appearance of quilting on the image.)

URGENT INFORMATION: Please read all information before squaring up the blocks. After completing 12 Blocks, each Block should be an 18 inch square. BEFORE SEWING BLOCKS TOGETHER, EACH BLOCK MUST BE CUT TO A 17 INCH BLOCK BY CUTTING ONLY THE EDGES WITH THE CHARM STRIPS. DO OT CUT THE IMAGE EDGES OF THE BLOCK. IF YOUR BLOCKS ARE AN ACCURATE 18 INCHES, CUT ½ OFF EACH OF THE CHARM STRIP EDGES ONLY! If not, CUT ONLY ON EACH CHARM STRIP EDGE to square up each Block to 17 inch square. Charm Strip Edge of Block: <<<Charm Strip Edge of Block Preview Blocks to confirm placement of Blocks is correct. Arrange 3 Blocks across and 4 Blocks down. Sew Blocks in each row together. Sew Rows together. Quilt size is 50 x 66 ½. Sew Inner Borders to sides of quilt. Press seams toward Borders. Square up Corners. Sew top and bottom Inner Borders. Press seams toward Borders. Square up corners. Sew Outer Borders to sides of quilt. Press seams toward Border. Sew Outer Border to top and bottom. Press seam toward Border. Square up corners. After quilting, bind quilt. Thank you for choosing my Winter Forest quilt pattern. I hope you have truly enjoyed making this quilt. Please email me photos of the quilt you make. I would love to post your photo in our Gallery Section on our website http://www.oldsouthfabrics.com/gallery.htm if you don t object. Wanda wanda@oldsouthfabrics.com

EXPLANTION WHY EACH BLOCK MUST BE CUT ONLY ON THE CHARM STRIP SIDE for a BLOCK 17 SQUARE BEFORE SEWING BLOCKS TOGETHER!!!!! *****AFTER COMPLETEING 12 BLOCKS, THERE IS A MANDATORY STEP THAT MUST BE DONE BEFORE YOU SEW YOUR BLOCKS TOGETHER FOR ALL SEAMS TO ALIGN.***** IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY: The edge of the block that the Image is on CAN NOT be trimmed. When you square up the block you must cut ONLY on the two edges that have Charm Strips. See the easy explanation in BOX below: After you make your blocks, each block is 17 ½ Square. Look at top Block. Notice the 2 nd seam on the bottom left is 4¼ from the left edge of the Block. Look at the bottom Block. Focus on the left top edge. Notice from the left edge to the first seam is 4 ¾. When the blocks are sewn together, all seams will NOT match as they should. Simple Solution- EACH BLOCK MUST BE CUT TO A 17 INCH BLOCK BY CUTTING ONLY THE EDGES WITH THE CHARM STRIPS.