Marcus Fabrics - Make it with Marcus, Gallery In Red Quilt

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished Size: 85" x 85"
Block Count & Size: 9 Fair and Square blocks, 18" x 18"

by Jean Ann Wright

You'll love the subtle and sophisticated difference of in GALLERY IN RED, Faye Burgos' rendition of the current Redwork resurgence. It features soft ivory instead of white for a more upscale look, especially when used in Jean Ann Wright's simple but striking quilt design, which also incorporates coordinating Strip-It as the backing for a double-sided quilt effect!

Fabric Requirements	Cutting
Fabric A 1-1/8 yd 2045-0111 large paisley	(2) 6-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (9) 6-1/2" squares
	(6) 3-1/2" x wof strips, reut into (36) 3–1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles
Fabric B 1-1/4 yd 2046-0111 fancy stripe	(9) 4-1/2" x wof strips, sew together end-to-end matching stripes for continuous repeat, then recut into (4) 90-1/2" borders
Fabric C 1-3/4 yd 2044-0111 large red floral	(1) 3-1/2" x wof strip, recut into (4) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles and (4) 3-1/2" squares
	(8) 6-1/2" x wof strips, sew together end-to-end, then recut into
	(2) 6-1/2" x 66-1/2" vertical borders and (2) 6-1/2" x 78-1/2"(3) horizontal borders
Fabric D 1-1/2 yd 2044-0173 large cream floral	(6) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (12) 3-1/2" x 18-1/2" vertical sashings
	(7) 3-1/2" x wof strips, sew together end-to-end then recut into (4) 3-1/2" x 66-1/2" horizontal sashings
Fabric E 1/4 yd 2047-0111 small red print	(2) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (8) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles and (8) 3-1/2" squares
Fabric F 1/4 yd 2048-0111 small paisley	(2) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (8) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles and (8) 3-1/2" squares
Fabric G 1/4 yd 2050-0111 red diagonal	(2) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (8) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles and (8) 3-1/2" squares
Fabric H 1/4 yd 2051-0111 cream check	(2) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (8) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles and (8) 3-1/2" squares
Fabric I 1/3 yd 2049-0111 cream floral	(3) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (36) 3-1/2" squares
Fabric J 2/3 yd 2050-0173 cream	(6) 3-1/2" x wof strips, recut into (36) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles
Backing: Fabric K 7-1/2 yd 2043-0111 diagonal Strip-It. Cut 2 pieces 90" long and sew together selvedge to selvedge. Cut remaining fabric in half from top to bottom and sew into a long strip. Sew this strip to one side of the two 3 yd pieces. Trim to 90" wide by 90" square to complete backing.
Binding: 2/3 yd fabric F. Cut (9) 2-1/4" x wof strips and sew together end to end.

Sewing

Refer to the block diagram and make a Fair and Square block. Make 1 block with fabric C; 2 blocks with fabric E; 2 blocks with fabric F; 2 blocks with fabric G and 2 blocks with fabric H for a total of 9 blocks.
Sew the blocks together in 3 rows of 3 blocks and 4 fabric D 3-1/2" x 18-1/2" sashing strips. Begin and end each row with a sashing strip. Refer to the color photograph of the quilt for block placement. The (1) block made with fabric C is in the center of the quilt. Press seams towards blocks.
Sew the 3 horizontal rows of blocks together separating them with the 4 fabric D 3-1/2" x 66-1/2" horizontal sashing strips to complete the quilt center. Press seams towards blocks.
Sew the fabric C vertical borders to opposite sides of the quilt center. Sew the fabric C horizontal borders to the top and bottom of the quilt center.
Center and sew the 4" x 90" fabric B borders to each side of the quilt with an equal amount of border fabric overlapping at each end. Miter the corners and trim away excess fabric.

Finishing

Layer the quilt top, batting and backing. Baste, then quilt the layers together.
Fold the fabric F binding strips over lengthwise and press the fold line. Line up raw edges of binding with raw edges of quilt top and sew in place. Turn binding to back of quilt and stitch in place.