Spring Carousel

Finished size: 155cm (61in) square Finished block size: 6in square @vickiknightpatchwork Materials • 2.4m (2⅝yd) mottled blue print fabric (sashing and borders) • 1.3m (1½yd) yellow spot print fabric (blocks) • Large assortment of fabric scraps —about 1.5m (1¾yd) in total (blocks and appliqué) • 55cm (⅝yd) red print fabric (binding) • 3.5m (3⅞yd) backing fabric • Batting at least 175cm (69in) square • 4.5m (5yd) of 1cm (⅜in) wide green ricrac (flower stems) • 12 lengths of ricrac in assorted colours and widths; each length needs to be at least 30cm (⅜yd) (flower centres) • Stranded embroidery cottons to match the appliqué fabrics • Invisible monofilament thread (optional) — see Vicki’s Stem Tip • Fusible web • Thin card • Compass • HB pencil • Rotary cutter, ruler and mat • Sewing machine with ¼in, darning and walking feet • General sewing supplies Preparation and cutting From the mottled blue print…