This quilt pattern originally appeared on our website in May of 1997. We invited quilters to make quilts to donate to flood victims in Manitoba, Canada, and North Dakota, USA. It made an appearance again when quilters worldwide were moved to make quilts for the Kosovo refugees and after September 11th.

Once again there are people who need our thoughts & prayers. Our province is experiencing the worst forest fires in recorded history and many British Columbians have been evacuated and some have lost their homes. We encourage quilters to make this quilt once again to donate to our neighbours in need. The Salvation Army does a wonderful job when disaster strikes; they would welcome your donation. Also, please make a donation to your local Red Cross.

Although our directions use Red, White and Blue - we would suggest you use some of the colours that typify British Columbia - the blue of the sea and our many lakes and rivers, the green of our forests and fields, white for our snow-capped mountains. Kelowna is home to many vinyards so the colours of grapes would also be meaningful. You may also want to include yellow, as part of a growing program of wearing yellow in honour of our firefighters. Whatever your colour scheme, your quilts will be welcomed!

The measurement for this block will be 12" x 12" finished.

Fabric Requirements:

The finished quilt size is 52" x 66".There are 3 fabrics in the quilt. Be sure to use good quality 100% cotton. Measurements are based on fabric 42" wide: RED: 1/2 yard WHITE: 1 1/2 yards BLUE: 2 1/2 yards CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: All strips are cut across the fabric, selvage to selvage. RED cut 2 strips 4 1/2" x 42" (label these UNIT 3) cut 2 strips 2 1/2" x 42" - cut these into 20 squares, 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (label these CORNERSTONE) WHITE cut 3 strips 2 1/2" x 42" (label these UNIT 1) cut 3 strips 4 1/2" x 42" (label these UNIT 2) cut 4 strips 4 1/2" x 42" (label these UNIT 3) cut 6 strips 1 1/2" x 42" (label these INNER BORDER) BLUE cut 3 strips 2 1/2" x 42" (label these UNIT 1) cut 6 strips 2 1/2" x 42" (label these UNIT 2) cut 2 strips 12 1/2" x 42" - cut these into 31 rectangles, 2 1/2" x 12 1/2" (label these SASHING) cut 7 strips 3 1/2" x 42" (label these OUTER BORDER) cut 6 strips 2 1/4" x 42" (label these BINDING)

SEWING

UNIT 1

Cut the strip sets into 2 1/2" segments - you will need 48 segments.

UNIT 2

Cut the strip sets into 4 1/2" segments - you will need 24 segments.

UNIT 3

Cut the strip sets into 4 1/2" segments - you will need 12 segments.

PUTTING THE UNITS TOGETHER INTO 12 BLOCKS

• Following the block picture, sew a UNIT 1 to each side of a UNIT 2 (watch the position of the WHITE section of UNIT 1). Press seam allowance towards UNIT 2.
• Sew one of these block sections to each side of a UNIT 3. Press seam allowances away from UNIT 3.

MAKING THE QUILT

Lay out your blocks with 3 blocks across and 4 blocks down. Sew the blocks together in 4 rows across with a Sashing strip at the beginning and the end of each row AND a Sashing strip between each block. Press seam allowances towards the Sashing.
Place a Sashing/Cornerstone strip at the top and the bottom and between each row of blocks. Sew the rows/strips together to make the quilt top.

BORDERS

Sew the 3 1/2" BLUE Outer Border strips to the sides of the quilt (piecing where necessary). Sew Outer Border strips to the top and bottom.

QUILT FINISHING

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