Some quilters use basting spray or hand baste the layers, you can choose whichever method you prefer. I prefer to pin baste my layers together. You need to sandwich the top and back with the batting in the middle. I refer to layering the quilt as “sandwiching”. If you’re machine quilting your Meandering Wisconsin you’ll need to layer it together. Layering the Meandering Wisconsin Top, Batting, and Back You’ll actually use only 280 colored blocks, but you’ll want to have a few extra so you have a variety to choose from. You will use some of these squares to make half square triangle blocks and unique blocks. Either raid your stash, or purchase a few new fat quarters or even mini-charm packs or jelly rolls. I suggest using at least 15-25 different prints. If you’re new to using a rotary cutter check out this post! Wisconsin and Border Corners:Ĭut 300 – 2 ½” colored squares. Use a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and plastic ruler to make all the necessary cuts for these quilt pieces. You’ll need twin size (72” x 90”) thin cotton batting (like Warm & Natural) to make this quilt. The total amount needed is about 4 yards of 44” wide fabric. The colored parts of the flying geese are included in the fabric amounts above. The total amount of gray fabric needed is about ¾ yard. You’ll need at least 2 ½” wide strip of any one fabric for the 2 ½” squares. Either raid your stash, or purchase a few new fat quarters. However, to achieve the scrappy look of this quilt I again suggest using at least 8-10 different prints. The total amount of fabric needed is about 1 ½ yards. Another fun option is to use jelly rolls or mini-charm packs for some of the 2 ½” squares! Cream Fabric for Background: You’ll need at least 2 ½” wide strip of any one fabric. However, to achieve the scrappy look of this quilt I suggest using at least 8-10 different prints. The total fabric needed is about 2 yards. Multi-colors of Fabric for Wisconsin, Corners, and Flying Geese: These panels are totally optional, and are not considered in any of the yardage or cutting directions below. The fabric panel is made with 100% cotton. The panel is a 15″ X 44″ panel with the larger squares measuring 12″ x 12″ and the smaller squares measuring 5″ x 5″. I chose the colors for my quilt from colors found in The State Parks, Wisconsin Fabric Panel which is a part of the Lakeside Story Collection designed by Mara Penny for Moda Fabrics. The geese flying all around the quilt remind me of the coming and going of the four seasons in Wisconsin, with flying geese indicating the passage from fall to winter and from spring to summer.įor corners in my Wisconsin center and for the center of my quilt back I used fabric panels. To finish off the quilt I added another border of gray flying geese with multi-colored corners. I bordered the Wisconsin center with a deep blue to represent the waters surrounding this beautiful state. For the background I used a variety of buttery cream-colored fabric. The state of Wisconsin is created using a variety of blue, coral, orange, green, teal, yellow, and taupe prints. Meandering Wisconsin Quilt Top ~ The Flimsy!! Fabric Requirements for Meandering Wisconsin Rows sewn together are then all pressed open for a uniform look.įinished size of Meandering Wisconsin is 54” x 60”. Each individual row is pressed in the opposite direction of the previous row to eliminate bulk and help seams to lay flat. This will help you get uniform seams, and matching corners!įollow the directions described below as you press open the seams. I recommend using a special presser foot with a ¼” guide if you have one for your machine. Pin your pieces together before sewing them to ensure proper seam alignment. The directions for this Meandering Wisconsin quilt are for rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting, and the binding is hand-stitched to the quilt back.Īccurate cutting and sewing enhances your final product. General Sewing Directions for Meandering Wisconsin For more information please read the disclaimer on the Privacy Policy page. Post contains affiliate links and we earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page.
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