Trails of Courage
Finished size: 216cm x 185.5cm (85in x 73in)
Finished block sizes: 20in square (Jack of Diamonds) and 6in square (Ohio Star)
Materials
⁘ 1.3m (1⅜yd) dark brown print fabric (centre block and Border 2)
⁘ 2.6m (2⅞yd) tan print fabric (centre block border, Ohio Star blocks, Border 1 and binding)
⁘ 30cm (⅜yd) each of 11 print fabrics (Ohio Star blocks)
⁘ 2.9m (3¼yd) cream print fabric (blocks)
⁘ 4.8m (5¼yd) backing fabric
⁘ Batting at least 235cm x 205cm (92in x 80in)
⁘ Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
⁘ Sewing machine with ¼in foot
⁘ General sewing supplies
Note: Wendy used fabrics from the Pioneer Brides range of fabric from RJR Fabrics.
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Make the Jack of Diamonds block
Trace Templates A–D from the Pattern Sheet onto template plastic using a fine permanent-marking pen. Label each shape, mark the grain lines, then cut them out accurately on the lines. To use the templates, lay them on the wrong side of the fabrics, aligning the double-headed arrow with
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