QNM Articles & Patterns

Fan Club

 Assembly

Step 1

Read complete instructions before beginning. Wash and press fabrics. Cut the patches listed in the materials and cutting box and shown in the rotary cutting diagrams. Note that half the blocks are made with a darker E and lighter D, and alternating blocks have a lighter E and darker D. If you are using traditional applique techniques, add a 3/16" turn-under allowance to the curved edge of the B and C only. Fold the bias strip in thirds lengthwise and press. If you prefer, purchase fusible bias tape to use instead.

Step 2

Layer a C patch on an E and a B patch on a D, aligning the corners. Use your chosen method to applique B and C in place. If you wish, trim the excess fabric from the back, leaving 1/4" seam allowance. As shown in the block diagram, pin the D fan and E fan on A, aligning the corners of the patches. Pin the prepared bias strip, without stretching, over the raw edge of the D and E. If you are using fusible bias tape, apply it now along both edges. Applique in place. When applique is complete, trim excess fabric from the back if desired. Make 49 blocks.

Step 3

Referring to the partial quilt assembly diagram, join 7 blocks to make a row, varying lighter and darker patches as shown. Press the seam allowances in one direction. Make 7 rows like this, pressing the seam allowances of alternating rows in opposite directions.

Step 4

Join the rows.

Step 5

Join 2"-wide random lengths of light/medium and medium/dark scraps to make 4 border strips 71" long.

Step 6

Sew border strips together in this order: the 2" black/white print strip, a black strip, the pieced strip, a black strip, and the 3" black/white print strip. Make 4 border units like this.

Step 7

Attach borders to quilt top, being sure the 2" black/white strip is next to the quilt. Miter corners.

Step 8

Layer the quilt lining, batting, and top. Baste. Quilt in-the-ditch around the block patches and around the applique. Irene quilted a random overall pattern in the background of the patches and around the printed motifs in the fans. Stop quilting 1" away from the edges of the quilt.

Step 9

Make prairie points and apply to the quilt.

Step 10

Complete quilting to the edges