Scattered Prayers by Cara

Hi everyone! I'm Cara from CaraQuilts and am very excited to be here at Burgundy Buttons to share another tutorial with you from this gorgeous Prayer Flag fabric!

If you've been over to Moda Bake Shop you may have seen the first part of the series called Film Strip. Well as much as I love that quilt, I had left over fabric and I can't stand to let pretty fabrics go in a bin, maybe to never see the light of day again!

So here is a "left over"quilt that I have to say I love as much, if not more!   Be sure to let me know, either here or over at my blog, if you like it!

Requirements

• 26 10” squares or 104 5” squares.
• 1 2/3 yards Bella Solid Black

Cutting

Cut the layer cake squares as shown in the diagram, yielding 208 triangles. Yes 208. I’m sorry there really is nothing I can do about that part.

Cut (3) 4 ½” x WOF. Cut (3) 24”x4 ½” strips, set aside the large strips for the border, and subcut the remaining into 4 ½ x 1” strips, you need 88 4 ½ x 1” strips.

Cut (1) 4 ½” x WOF. Cut 24”x4 ½” strip and subcut the remaining into 4 ½ x 4 3/4”. Set aside the large strip for the border.

Cut (3) 7” x WOF strips. Subcut into 7x1” strips, for a total of 119.

Cut (1) 5” x WOF strip. Subcut into 5” squares. Set aside for border.

Cut (15) 1” x WOF strips. Set aside for sashing. (15 strips, rows and sides)

Sewing

Take non-matching triangles and stitch the 7”x1” strip to the long edge. Stitch the other triangles long edge to the strip. Make 99 of these. Don’t worry about the edges that stick out, we’re trimming them later.

  

Yes, 99. Again I am sorry but it’s worth it in the end I promise.

Because of the small size of the middle strip I suggest pressing towards the strip, your seam allowances will almost overlap, a good test of your ¼” seam right?

I found it easiest to press like this:

 

Now that we have all these stitched together we have to trim them up. The best way to do this and keep our blocks nice and even is to fold the block in half on the diagonal and finger press. Open and repeat on the opposite diagonal. Now line up your rulers line on the finger pressed crease in the middle of the black strip, and the 2 ¼” mark on the center crease where the two crease meet. This ensures you are half way between the sides. Trim to 4 ½”.  

Now comes the fun part. Lay out your blocks in a 9x11 grid. Stitch together a block and one of the 4 ½ x 1” strips. Attach another block to the edge of the 4 ½ x 1” strips, and then another 4 ½ x 1” strip to the block and so on. Press towards the 4 ½ x 1” strips.

Attach the 1”xWOF strip to the bottom of the row. Press towards the strip.

Stitch another row of blocks and 4 ½ x 1” strips.

Pin well, because of the size of the pieces errors can seem more glaring, to the 1” strip making sure your 4 ½ x 1” strips are directly below the matching strip in the upper row.

Repeat until all rows are attached. Attach another 1” strip to the top and bottom of the top. Press toward the strips. Stitch two 1” x WOF together using the stitch and flip method. Measure and attach the long 1” strips to the sides. Press towards the strip.

Take the 5” black squares and cut in half on the diagonal. We’re going to make more of the blocks, only with one colored triangle, and one black one. Make 20. Trim to 4 ½” square.

Place 6 blocks on the long sides of the quilt. Attach one 4 ½ x 4 3/4” piece, than a block, than the 4 ½ x 1” strips, block, 4 ½ x 1” strips, etc. Attach the long 4 ½” strip cut earlier to finish off the border. Press towards the black. Attach to the sides.

Repeat using 4 blocks for the top and bottom of the quilt. Attach and press well.

And now for the most loved/hated words in any pattern, baste, quilt and bind!

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Wow, I received ALOT of fabric in as of late!  Hopefully I can get it all posted this week!  

The first collection is beautiful!  I always expect to love everything created by the gals at 3 Sisters, but I really fell in love with Luna Notte when I opened the packages.  The colorway is Divine!  After hording a bit for myself, I promptly posted the rest.

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As I once mentioned in a Mo 'bout Me Monday, I'm a bit of a photography addict!  So imagine my delight when I checked out the Moda Bakeshop Today!

Talented Cara of Cara's Quilts has whipped up quite a bakeshop treat that pays tribute to my hobby of choice.

Don't you just love the contrast?

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What a relaxing week we had!  I am having a hard time gaining any momentum this evening as we just got back from Naples, Florida!  I already miss the sun, the cocktails, and yes- even the gators!

We had an awesome time!

Just a few photos to share....



Every one loves a good sun bath.








Breathtaking views ended every evening perfectly!  You could go to any beach and be inspired by the beauty of the magnificent sunset.

Drink in hand, toes in sand, how much better
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I was literally about standing on my head in the sand to snap this photo from behind a small pile of rocks in my attempt to make them appear larger than they actually were.

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Today's sneak peek? 

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Feeling Fruitcake-y

I was super excited when Tracey over at traceyjayquilts asked if I would kit her up-and-coming Moda Bakeshop project for her!

Check out this adorable tree skirt at the Moda Bakeshop!

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