Monthly Project for January, 2002
Suggested Fabrics
Hawaiian/British Strippy Throw
Here is something new for those chilly nights in Hawaii or chillier nights our Mainland cousins are having. The British Strippy is a basic lengthwise quilt top that utilizes WITH NAP prints for a contemporary look. Borders designs also work well for this project. We are using Hawaiian nap prints in lieu of standard allover cottons and behold we have a British Strippy with a Hawaiian flair.
Materials Needed
- 1- 1/2 yds with nap lengthwise design Hawaiian print ( cotton or cotton blend)
- 1- 1/2 yds WITHOUT NAP allover design contrast print (We used an oriental bamboo print with similar coloration to Hawaiian print)
- 1- 1/2 to 1 - 5/8 yds heavy flannel (Because flannel usually has a high shrinkage rate you may want to purchase an extra 1/8th yd to be safe; you may substitute fleece or batting if desired)
- Thread to match main print for construction and/or top stitching
* Prewash ALL fabrics before cutting out. If using fleece soak in water and dry flat.
Cutting
- Square print fabric cut ends. If selvage edges are uneven you may want to cut them off. Repeat for contrast print.
- Fold print in half lengthwise. Measure 11-1/2" from selvage edge and cut (2) pieces lengthwise 11-1/2" x 54". Repeat for contrast print.
You should have:
Print (1) pc. 22" x 54", (2) pcs 11-1/2" x 54"
Contrast (1) pc. 22" x 54", (2) pcs 11-1/2" x 54"
These measurements will be slightly smaller if you needed to remove the selvage edges.
Sewing
- Align lengthwise raw edges of (1) 11" x 54" contrast piece to 22" x 54" print piece, pin, stitch.
- Align 2nd contrast piece on opposite side of print, pin, stitch.
- Press all seams open.
- Repeat above procedure using 22" x 54" contrast piece and (2) 11" x 54" print pieces.
- Layer (1) throw piece right side up; layer 2nd throw piece right side down; layer flannel/fleece/batting on top. Pin, stitch around entire throw, leaving a 6" opening for turning.
- Clip corners and turn; press. Topstitch around entire throw close to edge. You may wish to "stitch-in-the-ditch" along seam lines or tie throw with yarn or ribbon.
Hauoli Makahiki Hou! (Happy New Year)
Karen Alana