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Have a bit of improvisational fun. This quilt is easy to make with fabrics from your stash or a set of fat quarters, or fabrics you think go well together. Relax and have fun.

This quilt is a great stash buster! Gather together a whole lot of scraps that look good together and away you go. I've used a variety of Australian Indigenous prints in this quilt. (FYI we have great packs available) Or for another way - here are the requirements:For the 36 blocks: 23 fat eighths or 12 fat quarters or use your stash. Borders can help unite the quilt.Inner Border - 30cmOuter Border - 90cm And to finish off:Binding - 50cm
 Wedge template - 18 degree or 20 piece e.g. Matildas own VT900-10 28mm rotary cutter (optional)Small square ruler - 8”...

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Layer cakes are so beautifully co-ordinated that it is a shame not to use the left overs for a project. I was able to make this baby quilt (39" x 49") from some left overs. In summary the requirements are: Layer cake left overs (about 1/4 of a layer cake) 1m of background fabric 40cm of fabric for binding backing and wadding to cover 39" x 49" quilt, add margins as needed. Other tools you will need Cutting mat. Rotary cutter. Long ruler for use with a rotary cutter.  Neutral coloured thread for sewing with - I like the Aurifil ne50 (this is...