noughts & Crosses

Finished size: 101cm (393⁄4in) square Finished block size: 93⁄4in square

Materials

• 65cm (3⁄4yd) taupe print fabric #1 (block backgrounds)

• 45cm (5⁄8yd) taupe print fabric #2 (block backgrounds and applique)

• 55cm (5⁄8yd) taupe print fabric #3 (Border 2)

• 1.3m (11⁄2yd) mid-brown solid fabric (borders, blocks and binding)

• 30cm (3⁄8yd) mid-brown print fabric (blocks)

• 20cm (1⁄4yd) dark brown solid fabric (blocks and Border 2)

• 10cm (1⁄8yd) light brown print fabric #1 (blocks)

• 15cm (1⁄4yd) light brown print fabric #2 (blocks)

• 25cm (3⁄8yd) pink print fabric #1 (blocks)

• 10cm (1⁄8yd) pink print fabric #2 (Border 2)

1.2m (13⁄8yd) backing fabric

Batting at least 120cm (45in) square

• Pre-cut elongated hexagons with short sides 1in or template plastic, permanent-marking pen and stiff paper to make your own

• Semi-water soluble applique paper (optional) — see Note

• Milliner’s/straw needle in size 10 or 11

• Fine thread in a neutral colour

• Water-soluble fabric-basting glue (optional)

• Spray starch

• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

• Sewing machine

• General sewing supplies

Note: Prepare a swatch chart: cut a small piece from each fabric, glue them to a strip of cardboard and label them. Our instructions will refer to the fabrics that Linda used — your swatch chart will be a handy guide for substituting