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1 From the red floral print, cut out twelve (12) ¾in hexies, adding ¼in more around the EPP hexie paper shape. 2 From the white strawberry fabric, cut the following: ■ Two (2) ¾in hexies, adding ¼in m

■ 16 Fat eighths ■ 1.5m backing fabric ■ 50in x 60in quilt batting ■ 190in x 2in binding (6 width of fabric strips) ■ 12 weight hand quilting thread (optional) ■ Basting spray or basting pins ■ Matchi

FEATURE LAURA HIGGINS Modern nostalgia SURPRISE IN STORE ...

Over the years, I’ve gradually discovered various ways (often through trial and a lot of error!) to make the most effective use of my precious sewing time. It’s definitely been a journey, with some ro

1 From the central Bee/background fat quarters, cut 1¼in x WOFQ strips and subcut into 1¼in squares. You will need approx. one-thousand-eight-hundred-and-thirty-six (1,836) 1¼in squares. Note: store i