Around and Round

Finished block: 4½˝ × 4½˝ Finished quilt: 49½˝ × 58½˝

49½˝ × 58½˝, designed and made by Tricia Maloney

I just can’t resist grabbing a pack of pretty charm squares when I shop at my local quilt shop or my favorite online store, can you? Most of the time, I have no idea what I’m going to make with it, but I still can’t resist those yummy little packs of fabric goodness. This pretty little throw goes together fast and really showcases those delightful bits with only the addition of a single coordinating fabric, making those charm square impulse purchases completely guilt free. (Wink! Wink!)

Shopping List

Yardage is based on 42˝-wide fabric, unless otherwise noted.

CHARM SQUARES: at least 84 squares 5˝ × 5˝

TEAL TONAL: 1¼ yards

BINDING: ½ yard

BACKING: 3¼ yards

BATTING: 58˝ × 67˝

Cutting

Label the pieces as indicated.

TEAL TONAL

•  Cut 7 strips 5˝ × width of fabric; subcut 4 strips 5˝ × 41˝ (C), 4 rectangles 5˝ × 23˝ (B), and 1 rectangle 5˝ × 14˝ (A).

BINDING

•  Cut 6 strips 2½˝ × width of fabric.

Construction

Seam allowances are ¼˝ unless otherwise noted. Press after each step, following the pressing suggestions.

Making Rows

Sew assorted charm squares together into rows.

Press the seams in the same direction in each row.

•  4 rows of 3 charms each

Make 4.

•  4 rows of 7 charms each

Make 4.

•  4 rows of 11 charms each

Make 4.

Making the Quilt

Press the seams toward the teal tonal strips.

1.  Sew a row of 3 charm squares to each side of the teal tonal A rectangle.

2.  Sew a row of 3 charm squares to the top and bottom of the unit.

3.  Sew a teal tonal B rectangle to each side of the unit assembled in Step 2. Then sew a teal tonal B rectangle to the top and bottom of the unit.

4.  Referring to the quilt assembly diagram (next page), continue to add charm square rows and teal tonal C strips to complete the quilt top.

Finishing

Layer, quilt, and bind as desired.

Quilt assembly

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