Venetian Quilt

This intermediate quilt pattern is a colorful blend of paisley, floral and other fabrics. This quilt looks quite elegant when complete.

Materials:

• Fabric A: Navy (1564251) 2¼ yards (includes border/binding)
• Fabric B: Blue (1564255) ½ yard (includes inner border)
• Fabric C: Paisley Multi (1564252) ½ yard
• Fabric D: Lime (1564250) ½ yard
• Fabric E: Floral (1564249) ²/³ yard
• Fabric F: Paisley Green (1564253) ½ yard
• Backing: Your Choice 4 yards
   

Cutting Directions:

• Fabric A: Cut 4 strips 4¼" x WOF. Cut 24 squares from the strips. Cut 9 strips 23/8" x WOF. Cut 24 rectangles 23/8" x 4¼" and 24 rectangles 23/8" x 8". Cut 6 strips 2½" x WOF for outside border. Cut 6 strips 2½" x WOF for binding.
• Fabric B: Cut 1 strip 4¼" x WOF. Cut 6 squares from the strip. Cut 6 srips 1½" x WOF for inner border.
• Fabric C: Cut 3 strips 4¼" x WOF. Cut 12 rectangles 4¼" x 8" from the strips.
• Fabric D: Cut 4 strips 4¼" x WOF. Cut 30 squares from the strips.
• Fabric E: Cut 5 strips 4¼" x WOF. Cut 24 rectangles 4¼" x 8" from the strips.
• Fabric F: Cut 3 strips 4¼" x WOF. Cut 12 rectangles 4¼" x 8" from the strips.
• Backing: Sew together into one 61" x 76" rectangle for backing.
   

 Assembly Directions:

1. Block 1: Stitch dark blue rectangles to sides of 6 lime green squares. Stitch light blue rectangles to top and bottom (fig. 1). Stitch pink/blue paisley rectangle to left side of middle and blue/yellow floral to right side (fig. 2). Stitch lime green squares to each end of six blue/yellow paisley rectangles and to each end of six blue/yellow floral rectangles (fig. 3). Stitch rows together to complete the block (fig. 4). Make 6 blocks. Use color photo as a reference.
    
2. Block 2: Repeat step for figure 1, using light blue square in place of lime green square. Repeat step for figure 2, using blue/yellow paisley in place of pink/blue paisley. Repeat steps for figure 3, stitching dark blue squares to each end of six pink/blue paisley and six blue/yellow floral rectangles. Stitch rows together to complete the block. Make 6 blocks. Use color photo as a reference.
    
3. Stitch blocks together into rows, then stitch rows together. Begin with Block 1 in top left corner. Use color photo as a reference.
    
4. Piece 1½" light blue strips together to make 2 strips 1½" x 60½". Stitch these to the sides of the quilt top. Piece 1½" light blue strips together to make 2 strips 1½" x 47½". Stitch these to the top and bottom of the quilt top.
    
5. Piece 2½" dark blue strips together to make 2 strips 2½" x 62½". Stitch these to the sides of the quilt top. Piece 2½" dark blue strips together to make 2 strips 2½" x 51½". Stitch these to the top and bottom of the quilt top.
    
6. Layer, quilt as desired, and bind.