Welcome to the October instructions for the Modern Plus Sampler!
This month's instructions are very quick so that you still have more time to finish up the small plus signs from September.
This month's instructions are very quick so that you still have more time to finish up the small plus signs from September.
The Modern Plus Sampler will run from July 2018 until April 2019 with a set of directions revealed the first Thursday of every month. The quilt is a large lap sized quilt finishing at about 63" x 78".
The instructions are published within this post (right after these few announcements) and are available in an easy to print pdf format:
Additionally, the directions and all of the other information related to the sampler quilt along can always be found on the Modern Plus Sampler Page.
Facebook Group
I encourage you to join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group (if you have not already). We now have over 3,200 members in the group and I am so excited to see your progress!
If you want some feedback on possible fabric choices or have any questions during the quilt along, the Facebook is an excellent resource. You can find the Facebook Group right here. Please share your progress pics on social media with the hashtag #ModernPlusSamplerQuilt and tag me at @MeadowMistDesigns.
And now without further ado....October's instructions...
Transparency Plus Block
Note: The dimensions of the transparency plus block have been altered from the book to better fit the sampler design.
Cutting Instructions
FABRIC B
Cut 1 strip 2 1/2" x WOF.
1. Sub-cut the strip into 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 5" and 4 squares 2" x 2".
FABRIC DCut 1 strip 5" × WOF.
1. Sub-cut the strip into 4 squares 5" x 5", 1 rectangle 2" x 5" and 2 squares 2" x 2".
FABRIC ECut 1 strip 1 3/4" x WOF.
1. Sub-cut the strip into 4 rectangles 1 3/4" x 5".
FABRIC FCut 1 strip 1 3/4" x WOF.
1. Sub-cut the strip into 4 rectangles 1 3/4" x 5".
Piecing Instructions
Use the Transparency Chains pattern instructions on pages 90-95. Regular piecing (instead of strip piecing) will be used as only one block is being pieced.
1. Sew 4 fabric B squares 2" x 2", 1 fabric D rectangle 2" x 5", and 2 fabric D squares 2" x 2" together to make a plus unit 5" x 5".
2. Sew 1 fabric B rectangle 2 1/2" x 5", 1 fabric E rectangle 1 3/4" x 5", and 1 fabric F rectangle 1 3/4" x 5" together to make a striped unit 5" x 5". Repeat to make 4 striped units.
3. Sew the plus unit, 4 striped units, and 4 fabric D squares 5" x 5" to make the transparency block 14" x 14".
Piecing Instructions
Use the Transparency Chains pattern instructions on pages 90-95. Regular piecing (instead of strip piecing) will be used as only one block is being pieced.
1. Sew 4 fabric B squares 2" x 2", 1 fabric D rectangle 2" x 5", and 2 fabric D squares 2" x 2" together to make a plus unit 5" x 5".
2. Sew 1 fabric B rectangle 2 1/2" x 5", 1 fabric E rectangle 1 3/4" x 5", and 1 fabric F rectangle 1 3/4" x 5" together to make a striped unit 5" x 5". Repeat to make 4 striped units.
3. Sew the plus unit, 4 striped units, and 4 fabric D squares 5" x 5" to make the transparency block 14" x 14".
Note: The original design has only one transparency plus block, but you are welcome to make additional blocks if you would like to replace some of the applique and/or paper pieced blocks in the quilt top.
Many thanks to the generous sponsors of the Modern Plus Sampler!
I love this block and look forward to sewing it and seeing all the versions!
ReplyDeleteI'm trailing Cheryl so I'm glad this month is small. I still have to work on August...I think that will be my goal for this month and then see what happens regarding catch up.
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