SEW MY NAME

Finished size is 15 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches.

Materials needed
4 sets for 4 blocks - 1 ¾ x 14 inch strips of 2 contrasting fabrics
8 rectangles of 2 ¼ x 3 5/8 inch.Cut each rectangle in half diagonally .
2 strips muslin - 1 ¾ x 16 inch
2 strips muslin 1 ¾ x 14 inch
16 x 14 inch backing material
16 x 14 inch batting (optional)
1 ¾ yd of binding. Preferably the same dark color of fabric

Instructions
Make a template of 3 inches equilateral triangle and add ¼ inch all round for seam allowance.
Sew the 2 long strips of light and dark materials together.
Cut 6 triangles from each sewn strip.

Join 3 triangles in a row and add muslin side triangles at both ends. Press.
Repeat for the rest to form half blocks.
Join 2 half blocks to make a set of complete block. Make a total of 4 spider web blocks and join them together.

Sew the 2 shorter sashings to the shorter side of joined blocks. Trim ends neatly.
Next join the 2 longer sashings and trim extra materials at both ends again.
Join the block with the backing with batting in between if you want a thicker piece.
Bind the completed patchwork with the darker material.


For the jar cover you may need to increase the size of the spider web block. For example a bottle cover of 3 1/2 inch diameter you will need to cut 2 strips of 2 ¼ x 20 inch and make a bigger triangle template of 4 inches excluding seam allowance. Sew lace or trimming arounds each spider web block.

Tip- Draw on paper first the spider web design to estimate the size of each block which is suitable for your own requirement.