Carnivale

MATERIALS

• 55cm ( 5/8yd) grey and white stripe print fabric (centre panel background)

• 50cm ( 5/8yd) black on white print fabric (circle panels background)

• 20cm ( 1/4yd) each of three black on white print fabrics and two white on black print fabrics (pentagon and pinwheel backgrounds and sashings)

• 60cm ( 3/4yd) each of a black on white and a white on black print fabric (large circle block backgrounds)

• Assorted bright and black with white print fabrics. Some pieces will need to be as large as 9in square; otherwise 20cm ( 1/4yd) cuts, fat eighths and scraps will be suitable

• Scraps of assorted solid bright fabrics (centre panel sashings)

• 60cm ( 5/8yd) black and white stripe print fabric (binding)

• 4.1m (4 1/2yd) backing fabric

• Batting at least 200cm (80in) square

• Template plastic and permanent-marking pen

• Cardboard

• 24 pre-cut paper pentagons with 1in sides and 28 precut paper hexagons with 3/4in sides or stiff paper to make your own

• Spray starch

• Fabric basting glue (optional)

• Milliner’s needle

• Variety of bright Perle 8 threads (quilting)

• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

• Sewing machine with 1/4in and walking feet

• General sewing supplies

Finished size: 184 x 173cm (72 1/2 x 68in)

Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide.