BONNIE BABY QUILT

MATERIALS

• 48 squares, 5in of assorted print fabrics (hexagons)

• 15cm ( 1/4yd) each of three tone-on-tone print fabrics (diamonds) – Marilyn used turquoise, red and yellow

• 45cm ( 1/2yd) multi-coloured striped fabric (border)

• 30cm ( 3/8yd) pink spot print fabric (binding)

• 85cm (1yd) backing fabric – see Marilyn’s Backing Tip

• Mechanical pencil

• Batting at least 95 x 81cm (38 x 32in)

• Fine-point permanent-marking pen and template plastic

• Water-erasable fabric-marking pen

• Perlé 8 thread in blue and cream (hand quilting)

• Hand quilting needles with a large eye

• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

• Sewing machine with 1/4in and walking feet

• General sewing supplies

Finished size: 85 x 70.5cm (33 1/2 x 27 3/4in)

Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. It is recommended that fabrics for the quilt top be 100% cotton, pre-washed and well ironed. Requirements are based on fabric 107cm (42in) wide. Marilyn mainly used 1930s reproduction prints for her quilt and chose to fussy cut some individual motifs