WINDOW TO THE SOUL “HAPI” QUILT

Center Square& Quilt Back

celestial/duskPWAB125

SettingRectangles

�owering buds/emeraldPWAB119

SettingTriangles

tapestry rose//sapphirePWAB117

First Border

trapeze/inkPWAB115

Second Border

glow/melonPWAB118

Third Border

oasis/azurePWAB124

Fourth Border

glow/sapphirePWAB118

Binding

camel blanket/cloudPWAB120

Backing

celestial/duskPWAB125

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To highlight the richness and depth of my Hapi fabrics I redesigned my “Window to the Soul” stained-glass motif to capture the great play between the prints and patterns moving from cool turquoise & blue into the deep, rich, warm hues of the central diamond. Enjoy creating your own Window to the Soul! Happy Quilting. – Amy

SEWING PATTERN INCLUDES:Instructions and measurements included to create your own Window to the Soul Quilt with my Hapi fabrics.

Fabrics designed by Amy Butler for Rowan. All prints are from Amy’s Hapi Collection

Quilt design by Amy Butler. Construction by Mary Dugan. Instructions by Anita Peluso and Mary Dugan

Finished size: 64” wide x 74” long

Amy’S FAbRICS USED IN THIS QUILT

Window to the Soul Quilt (Front)

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GENERAL NOTES:- All seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise stated.

- Before you get started, please read through all of the instructions.

- Preshrink your fabric by washing, drying and pressing it. TIP: Make a small diagonal clip in the corners of each of the fabrics before washing to help prevent fraying and tangling.

- The first time a term is mentioned and followed by an asterisk (*) it is defined in the “Techniques & Terminology” section on Amy’s website at amybutlerdesign.com

- This quilt is made with the design on each fabric facing the same direction. To do this you’ll cut the Setting Rectangles on the bias.

- For this Hapi version of my Window to the Soul Quilt the Center Square and the Backing are cut from the same print but the yardages are listed separately below.

MATERIALS LIST:Note: I have allowed extra yardage for matching and centering the designs.

From 44” wide quilting cotton fabric - 1/2 yard for the Center Square- 1 yard for the Setting Rectangles- 1 yard for the Setting Triangles

- 1 1/2 yards for the First Border- 1 1/2 yards for the Second Border- 1 3/4 yards for the Third Border- 2 yards for the Fourth Border- 2/3 yard for the Binding- 5 yards for the Quilt Back

BATTING/NOTIONS NEEDED:- 1 pkg of cotton batting (100” x 116”)

– I use Fairfield® 60/40 Blend®- 2 large spools of a coordinating all-purpose thread- 3 yards of 18” wide Freezer paper

TOOLS NEEDED:- 24” Quilting Ruler- Straight Pins- Chalk pencil or fabric marking pen- Scissors- 2 pkgs of Quilters Safety pins (large size)- Hand-sewing needle- Marker- Rotary cutter and mat- Measuring tape- Iron and ironing board- Walking Foot (for your sewing machine)- Machine Quilting Foot (for your sewing machine)

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Step 1.MAKE THE TEMPLATES FOR THE QUILT CENTER.Note: You’ll use freezer paper to make the templates to fussy cut the desired designs on your fabric. These shapes do not include the seam allowances*, you’ll add them on your fabric as you cut out each piece.

A. Using your ruler and marker, measure and mark the following dimensions directly onto the dull side of your freezer paper.

- Cut 1 square 12” x 12”

- Cut 2 rectangles 6 3/8” x 12”

- Cut 2 rectangles 6 3/8” x 24 3/4”

- Cut 2 squares 17 1/2” x 17 1/2”

B. Next, cut both of the 17 1/2” square templates in half diagonally making 4 triangles.

Step 2.CUT OUT THE FABRIC PIECES.Note: : Please keep the freezer paper templates in place until after the Quilt Center is sewn in Step 4E.

A. As you work with each fabric, lay it in a single layer with the WRONG side facing up.

Center SquareB. Center the 12” square template shiny side down

over the desired design on your fabric. Line up one edge of the template with the bias* and press it in place. Tip: If you draw a line across the center of the template square on both diagonals, it is easier to center.

C. Use your ruler, rotary cutter and mat to measure and cut 1/4” past each edge of the template to make the seam allowances.

Setting RectanglesNote: Remember to leave enough space between the templates to cut the seam allowances.

D. Place each of the 6 3/8” x 24 3/4” rectangle templates shiny side down on the bias of the fabric and press them in place. Then place the 6 3/8” x 12” rectangle templates on the opposite bias and press them in place. (See the diagram at the top of the next column)

E. Measure and cut 1/4” past each edge of the templates to make the seam allowances.

Setting TrianglesF. Center the 17 1/2” triangle templates shiny side

down over the desired design on your fabric and press them in place.

G. Measure and cut 1/4” past each edge of the templates to make the seam allowances.

First borderNote: Fussy cut the strips with the fabric design centered down the middle.

- Cut 2 strips down the length of your fabric (LOF)

5 1/2” wide x 35 1/2” long (right & left sides)

- Cut 2 strips from the remaining fabric (LOF)

7” wide x 45 1/2” long (top & bottom strips)

Diagram of the Quilt Center

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Second border- Cut 2 strips down the LOF – 4” wide x 48 1/2” long. (right & left sides)

- Cut 4 strips from the remaining fabric – 5” x WOF. (top & bottom strips)

H. Sew the 4 strips together with a 1/4” seam and backstitch at each end. Press the seam allowances to one side.

- Cut 2 pieces from this strip each measuring 5” wide x 52 1/2” long.

Third border- Cut 2 strips down the LOF – 5” wide x 57 1/2” long. (right & left sides)

- Cut 2 strips from the remaining fabric – 6 1/2” x LOF. (top & bottom strips)

Cut 2 pieces from these strips each measuring 6 1/2” wide x 61 1/2” long.

Fourth borderNote: Fussy cut the strips with the fabric design centered down the middle.

- Cut 2 strips – 2” x 68”LOF (right & left sides)

- Cut 2 strips – 3” x 64 1/2”LOF. (top & bottom strips)

binding- Cut 8 strips – 3” x WOF

Step 3.CUT AND MAKE THE QUILT BACK.A. Fold the Backing fabric in half across the width

matching the cut edges. Press a crease across the fold and open up the panel. Cut along the crease.

B. Trim off the selvage edges from each of the two panels.

C. Now place both panels RIGHT sides together matching two long sides and pin. Stitch a 1/2” seam along the pinned edges and backstitch at each end. Press the seam allowances open.

D. Please set the Quilt Back aside while you construct the Quilt Top

Step 4.MAKE THE QUILT TOP.Note: While making the Quilt Center, set the seams with an iron and then finger press open. This will help with sewing the bias edges.

Note: Starting with the Center Square, attach each piece in order, 1st through 8th to make the Quilt Center.

A. First sew a 6 3/8” x 12” Setting Rectangle on 2 opposite edges of the Center Square. Then sew a 6 3/8” x 24 3/4” Setting Rectangle on the top and bottom of the Center Square. (See the Diagram of the Quilt Center.)

B. Before adding the Setting Triangles, fold each triangle in half and lightly press a crease in the center of each long edge. Then fold the Quilt Center in half each direction and lightly press a crease along each fold.

C. Next pin the long edge of one Setting Triangle to one side of the Quilt Center, matching the center creases, and pin. The triangle ends will hang over the edges of the Setting Rectangle.

D. Now sew the edges together backstitching at each end. Repeat on the opposite side of the Quilt Center. Then sew the other 2 triangles on the top and bottom edges matching the center creases and backstitching at each end. (See the Diagram of the Quilt Center.)

E. Gently remove the freezer paper from the WRONG side of the fabric. Note: If the paper doesn’t come off easily, just get it wet.

Binding

Fourth Border

Second Border

First Border

SettingTriangle

Center Square

Setting Rectangle

Third Border

Diagram of the Finished Quilt Top

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Note: Be sure to backstitch as you’re sewing the borders and press all seam allowances toward the outside.

F. Sew a 5 1/2” x 35 1/2” First Border strip onto the right and left sides of the Quilt Center, backstitching at each end and press. Then sew a 7” x 45 1/2” strip onto the top and bottom edges of the Quilt Center, backstitching at each end and press.

G. Next sew a 4” x 48 1/2” Second Border strip onto the right and left sides, and then sew a 5” x 52 1/2” strip onto the top and bottom edges.

H. Then sew a 5” x 57 1/2” Third Border strip onto the right and left sides, and then sew a 6 1/2” x 61 1/2” strip onto the top and bottom edges.

I. Finally sew a 2” x 68” Fourth Border strip onto the right and left sides, and then sew a 3” x 64 1/2” strip onto the top and bottom edges.

Your Quilt Top is complete. Turn it RIGHT side up and press flat.

Step 5.QUILT THE LAYERS.A. Lay the Quilt Back open on a large flat surface with

the WRONG side facing up. Smooth out any wrinkles.

B. Open your batting and center it on top of the Quilt Back. Smooth out any wrinkles.

C. Center the Quilt Top on the batting with the RIGHT side up, creating a sandwich with the Quilt Back, batting and Top; smooth wrinkles.

D. Starting at the center of the Quilt Top and working out, pin all three layers together, using quilter’s safety pins; pin about every 8”.

E. Now, attach your Machine Quilting Foot to your sewing machine. Set your machine for free-motion quilting by lowering/covering your feed teeth and removing the pressure off your presser foot.

F. Working from the center out, free-motion stitch around each of the designs in the pattern on the Center Square. Remove the pins as you approach them.

G. Next attach your Walking Foot on your sewing machine. Set the stitch length to a slightly longer setting than normal. Reengage your feed teeth and set the pressure setting back to normal. Working from the inside of the quilt to the outside edges, continue to quilt through the layers by stitching in the ditch* between the Setting Rectangles, Setting Triangles and the Borders.

H. After you complete your quilting, lay your quilt on a large, flat surface. Using your ruler rotary mat and rotary cutter, trim the Quilt Back and batting to be even with the Quilt Top.

Step 6.CUT AND ATTACH THE BINDING.A. Replace your Walking Foot with your Standard

Presser Foot.

B. Trim off the selvage edges from each of the Binding strips. Then with the RIGHT sides together, match the short 3” ends of the 8 binding strips and sew them together with a 1/4” seam allowance, backstitching at each end. Press the seam allowances open.

C. Next fold this strip in half lengthwise with the WRONG side together. Match the long edges and press a crease along the fold.

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Nice job! Your quilt is complete. You have made a beautiful keepsake. Be sure to add a fabric label to the back of the Quilt, hand stitching it in place to document your name, address, date and any information you may want to include (perhaps a dedication or a name for the Quilt). Future generations will thank you for this.

I hope you enjoyed creating your own Window to the Soul!

If you liked this pattern, please be sure to check out my other pdf patterns like “Gumdrop Pillows” and “Diamond Quilt & Pillow”. Happy Sewing! – Amy

D. Now you are ready to sew the binding to the quilt. Begin in the bottom center by placing the raw edges of the strip onto the RIGHT side of the quilt. Pin them in place along the bottom.

E. Begin sewing a couple of inches in from the first end and stitch a 3/8” seam stopping 3/8” in from the first corner. Backstitch at each end.

Miter the corners – Remove the quilt from the sewing machine. To form a neat mitered corner, fold the binding straight up, away from the corner forming a 45° angle. Now fold it straight down even with the next edge to be sewn and pin it in place. Leave the fold on the binding even with the first edge that was sewn.

F. Backstitch and begin stitching again at the corner. Sew along the pinned edge, stopping 3/8” in from the next corner and backstitch again. Continue this process to pin, sew and miter the remaining edges and corners.

G. Finish the ends of the binding – Stop stitching about 4” in from the first end of the binding. Cut the binding so it overlaps the beginning by 1 1/2”. Then fold the first end 1/2” back and press. Place the other end over the first and pin it in place. Stitch 3/8” seam across the unstitched edges and backstitch at each end. Note: Once the binding is turned to the other side of the project, the beginning fold will hide the raw edge.

H. Sew the binding on the back to complete the quilt – Turn the quilt over so the back is facing up. Flip the binding over from front to back. Line up the folded edge so it just covers the stitching line that attached it to the front. Adjust the mitered corners and pin them in place. Slipstitch* along the inner folded edge.