Le Baroque Quilt

Quilt Overview

Finished size approximately: 90" x 108"

Fabric Requirements

• Fabric A LEBA5953-K: 2 1/2 yards
• Fabric B LEBA5953-NE: 2 1/4 yards
• Fabric C LEBA5954-E: 1 7/8 yards
• Fabric D LEBA5954-K: 1/2 yard
• Fabric E LEBA5955-NE: 3/8 yard
• Fabric F LEBA5956-DI: 1 yard
• Fabric G LEBA5956-DV: 1/3 yard
• Fabric H LEBA5957-B: 1/3 yard
• Fabric I LEBA5957-E: 5/8 yard
• Fabric J LEBA5957-K: 1/8 yard
• Fabric K LEBA5957-O: 5/8 yard
• Fabric L LEBA5958-LO: 5/8 yard
• Fabric M LEBA5959-E: 3 1/4 yards
• Fabric N LEBA5959-I: 3/8 yard
• Fabric O LEBA5959-K: 2 1/3 yards
• Backing (108" wide): 3 1/3 yards
• Batting: 98" x 116"

Materials Needed

• Template Plastic

Cutting Instructions

Please read all instructions carefully before beginning. Strips are cut across the width of fabric (WOF), perpendicular to selvedges, unless otherwise stated. All seams are sewn with a 1/4-inch seam allowance unless otherwise stated. Label all pieces.

• Fabric A: Cut five 7 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 7 1/2" x 90 1/2" strips (8th Border). Cut five 6" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 6" x 94 1/2" strips (8th Border). Fussy cut eight Template Y pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric B: Cut four 6 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 6 1/2" x 79 1/2" strips (7th Border). Cut five 5 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 5 1/2" x 82 1/2" strips (7th Border). Fussy cut eight Template Y pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric C: Cut four 6" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 6" x 69 1/2" strips (6th Border). Cut four 4 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 4 1/2" x 71 1/2" strips (6th Border). Fussy cut eight Template X pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric D: Fussy cut eight Template X pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric E: Fussy cut eight Template W pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric F: Cut four 4" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 4" x 61 1/2" strips (5th Border). Cut four 2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 2" x 64 1/2" strips (5th Border). Fussy cut eight Template W pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric G: Fussy cut eight Template V pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric H: Fussy cut eight Template V pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric I: Cut three 2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 2" x 54 1/2" strips (2nd Border). Cut three 1 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 1 1/2" x 52 1/2" strips (2nd Border). Fussy cut eight Template S pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric J: Fussy cut eight Template S pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric K: Cut three 3" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 3" x 58 1/2" strips (4th Border). Cut three 1 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 1 1/2" x 59 1/2" strips (4th Border). Fussy cut eight Template U pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric L: Cut three 2 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 2 1/2" x 56 1/2" strips (3rd Border). Cut three 1 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 1 1/2" x 55 1/2" strips (3rd Border). Fussy cut eight Template U pieces (Quilt Center).
• Fabric M: Cut four 26 1/2" x WOF strips; sub-cut four 26 1/2" squares (Quilt Center).
• Fabric N: Cut six 1 1/2" x WOF strips. Sew strips end-to-end and cut two 1 1/2" x 52 1/2" strips and two 1 1/2" x 50 1/2" strips (1st Border).
• Fabric O: Cut ten 2 1/2" x WOF strips (Binding). Fussy cut sixteen Template T pieces (Quilt Center). Fussy cut sixteen Template Z pieces (Quilt Center).

Piecing Instructions

Note: Pay attention to the unit orientations while assembling the various components.

1. Step 1: Fold a Fabric I Template S piece in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch across the squared-off top with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Unfold the point to the right side and press flat. Repeat with remaining Fabric I and Fabric J Template S fan blades. (This step describes creating fan blades for a star center.)
2. Step 2: Stitch a prepared Fabric J fan blade to the left of each Fabric I fan blade. Sew units into four sections, each with four blades. Lay out the sections as shown. Stitch sections into rows, then sew rows together to complete the star center. Set aside. (This step describes assembling the fan blades into star sections.)
3. Step 3: The main part of the dahlia is pieced in curved rows that start on the inside center (Template T) and extend out to the outside edge (Template Z). Note that the Template T pieces have a 1/2-inch seam allowance where the Template S pieces will overlap them. This provides leeway to ensure the star center overlaps the dahlia. (This step describes the preparation for piecing curved sections for the dahlia motif.)
4. Step 4: Stay stitch along the outside curve of the Fabric O Template Z pieces, using a scant 1/4-inch seam. Press the curved edge to the wrong side, just past the staystitching so the stitching does not show on the front of the unit. Performing this step now makes managing the curve of the outside edge easier when the entire dahlia is assembled. (This step describes preparing curved edges for easier sewing.)
5. Step 5: When piecing curved seams, lay the convex curve on the bottom, face up. Lay the concave curve on top, face down. Line up the leading corner and take a couple of stitches. All seams are 1/4-inch. Slowly curve the top piece to match the bottom piece as you stitch. Pieces can be pinned before sewing, but it generally does not yield better results. These basic points for sewing curves should be used when sewing template pieces to each other, as well as when sewing the large curved rows together. It is best to pin at least where the seams cross when stitching the long curved rows. (This step provides guidance on sewing curved seams.)
6. Step 6: Use the numbers in circles, found in the seam allowance of Templates B through H, to identify which seams to sew together. (This step refers to markings on template pieces for guidance.)
7. Step 7: Sew seam 1 on Fabric O Template T to seam 1 on Fabric K Template U. (This step describes joining specific template pieces.)
8. Step 8: Sew seam 3 on Fabric H Template V to seam 3 on Fabric F Template W. (This step describes joining specific template pieces.)
9. Step 9: Sew seam 5 on Fabric C Template X to seam 5 on Fabric A Template Y. (This step describes joining specific template pieces.)
10. Step 10: Combine these units at seams 2 and 4. Add a Fabric O Template Z at the 6 seam. Make a total of eight of these curved pieced sections. (This step describes assembling more complex curved sections.)
11. Step 11: Repeat the process from Step 10 to make eight more curved pieced sections as shown. (This step indicates repetition for creating multiple identical units.)
12. Step 12: Using the same principles of curved seam piecing, sew the curved sections into groups of two as shown. Match the seam allowances as much as possible. (This step describes joining smaller curved units into larger ones.)
13. Step 13: Combine two groups of two to create four quarter-circle sections. (This step describes assembling quarter-circle units.)
14. Step 14: Combine quarter-circle sections into two half-circle sections. (This step describes assembling half-circle units.)
15. Step 15: Stitch the two halves together along both sides to form a complete circle. (This step describes completing the central motif.)
16. Step 16: Lay the prepared star center on the center of the dahlia. Refer to the diagram for color placement of the star pieces in relation to the rest of the dahlia. Hand or machine appliqué the star center in place. (This step describes attaching the star to the dahlia motif.)
17. Step 17: Lay out the 26 1/2" Fabric M squares in two rows of two squares each, forming a large square. Piece the squares into rows, then sew rows together to create the background block. (This step describes assembling the background for the central motif.)
18. Step 18: The Fabric M center block is slightly larger than needed. After the dahlia is appliquéd onto it, trim the center square. This allowance accommodates potential shrinkage or pulling of the background piece during the appliqué process. (This step provides a note on trimming the background piece.)

Quilt Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble the quilt top, adding borders sequentially.

1. Step 19: Center the dahlia motif on the prepared Fabric M background. Pin under the curved outside edge. If necessary, clip or remove staystitching if the curve is too tight. Hand or machine stitch the dahlia to the background. Trim the background to a 50 1/2" square.
2. Step 20: Carefully remove the Fabric M background from behind the dahlia, leaving at least 1/2 inch around all edges. This step can be performed after the borders are added to minimize fraying.
3. Step 21: Refer to the Quilt Layout diagram (Page 7) for adding borders.
4. Step 22: Sew one 1 1/2" x 50 1/2" Fabric N strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 1 1/2" x 52 1/2" Fabric N strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (1st Border)
5. Step 23: Sew one 1 1/2" x 52 1/2" Fabric I strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 2" x 54 1/2" Fabric I strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (2nd Border)
6. Step 24: Sew one 1 1/2" x 55 1/2" Fabric L strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 2 1/2" x 56 1/2" Fabric L strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (3rd Border)
7. Step 25: Sew one 1 1/2" x 59 1/2" Fabric K strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 3" x 58 1/2" Fabric K strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (4th Border)
8. Step 26: Sew one 2" x 64 1/2" Fabric F strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 4" x 61 1/2" Fabric F strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (5th Border)
9. Step 27: Sew one 4 1/2" x 71 1/2" Fabric C strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 6" x 69 1/2" Fabric C strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (6th Border)
10. Step 28: Sew one 5 1/2" x 82 1/2" Fabric B strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 6 1/2" x 79 1/2" Fabric B strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center. (7th Border)
11. Step 29: Sew one 6" x 94 1/2" Fabric A strip to each side of the quilt center. Sew one 7 1/2" x 90 1/2" Fabric A strip to the top and bottom of the quilt center to complete the quilt top. (8th Border)

Finishing

1. Step 30: Press backing fabric and trim to 98" x 116".
2. Step 31: Layer the quilt top, batting, and backing. Baste layers together.
3. Step 32: Quilt as desired.
4. Step 33: Trim layers even with the quilt top, squaring the corners.
5. Step 34: Attach 2 1/2" Fabric O binding strips using your preferred method.

Template Guide

The following pages contain templates for creating the quilt pieces. It is essential to trace these templates onto template plastic and cut them out accurately. Each template page includes a 2-inch square for scale verification. Measure this box; if it is not exactly 2 inches, adjust your printer's scaling settings (reduce or enlarge the entire page) until the box measures 2 inches. This ensures all pattern pieces will be the correct size.

Templates include: Template Z, Template T, Template U, Template S, Template V, Template W, Template X, and Template Y.

Refer to the cutting instructions for which templates to use with each fabric and for which part of the quilt (e.g., Quilt Center, Borders).

Fabric Key

The following fabrics are part of the Le Baroque collection from P&B Textiles:

• LEBA5953-K Fabric A
• LEBA5953-NE Fabric B
• LEBA5954-E Fabric C
• LEBA5954-K Fabric D
• LEBA5955-NE Fabric E
• LEBA5956-DI Fabric F
• LEBA5956-DV Fabric G
• LEBA5957-B Fabric H
• LEBA5957-E Fabric I
• LEBA5957-K Fabric J
• LEBA5957-O Fabric K
• LEBA5958-LO Fabric L
• LEBA5959-E Fabric M
• LEBA5959-I Fabric N
• LEBA5959-K Fabric O (Binding & Backing)

Fabrics in bold are used for the quilt top. Fabric O is used for binding and backing.