Continuing with construction

Make an additional 14 blocks just like the proceeding one. Lay out your blocks in order - five rows with three in each row - check your color placement one more time and make any adjustments.

Sew each column of blocks together. Be sure the frame seams on the left side of each block align under each other. Cut a 1" length of basic frame fabric the measurement of one long side of the first column. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew this piece the length of the right side of the first column.

Then take the middle column and, with wrong sides together, sew using a 1/4" seam allowance to the first completed column. Be sure to align the "shadow" seams on one column with the middle column.

Take a 1" length of frame fabric the measurement of one long side of the column. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew this piece the length of the right side of the middle column. Then take the last column and, with wrong sides together, sew using a 1/4" seam allowance to the first completed column. Be sure to align the "shadow" seams on the last column with the middle column. Now add a 1" length of frame fabric to the left and right sides of the window frames.

Making the curved pane at the top

You will want to be sure that your bottom window is in proportion to the top window piece. You may want to audition some sizes. Think in thirds. Measure the length of the existing window. Divide into thirds. Take 1/3 of the measurement and use this as the diameter for the curved piece you will add to the top of your window.

Example : The quilt in the picture is 28" long before the top pane was added. Take 1/3 of that, a little over 9." The quilt measures 18 1/2" wide, so cut a piece of matching window fabric 18 1/2" x 12" - allow yourself some extra fabric so you can visually check your proportions when you place it at the top of the quilt piece.

With a piece of soap, draft a cutting line to obtain the curve that you want. Fold the piece in half on the cutting board, and then cut the top - by folding it in half before cutting, you assure yourself of two equal curves. You end up with a length of 10 1/2 inches from the center to the point, with a length of 18 and 1/2 inches including seam allowance.

If you are concerned about binding, then make your top of the circle very rounded, so it will be easy to attach binding. If you are a more established quilter, then make your point as definite as you want!

As you are developing your top point, keep in mind when you are doing the binding that you probably already know how to do a mitered corner. Having your curve come to a 90 degree angle will help that.

Once you have your top pane cut out, appliqué your circle onto the center of the pane, using your favorite method of appliqué. (A light- weight fusible will allow you to quickly adhere the circle and then stitch around the edge with invisible thread. Or you can do needle- turn appliqué to fold under the edging. Then right sides together, stitch the top pane to the rest of the wall hanging and carefully press open.

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