You can download the pattern for Summertime from Quilters Newsletter’s website at: http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/articles/Quiltmaker_s_Workshop__Summertime
Or, use this direct link: http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/content_downloads/QNMP-110700-SUMMERTIME_3102.pdf
Or, click here: Summertime Pattern
The yardage in the kit is based on having fabric 44″ wide and cutting rectangular strips for each template piece that are 1/4″ larger on each side of the template. Let me repeat it: cut rectangular strips. There are a number of good reasons for this, including the fact that since you are probably sewing half of your spirals in mirror image, you will have 4 “righty” triangles and 4 “lefty” triangles for each template. Rectangles will work for either type, so you save yourself the huge headache of having to count and cut 4 of each. And it eliminates the possibility of cutting the wrong direction.
As for size, don’t cut larger than 3/8″ larger on each side: not only will you risk running out of fabric, but the extra fabric will get in your way while you sew. Really: trust the template size.
You can find even more detailed instructions on cutting and sewing spiral quilts like Summertime in my new book Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts. Click here for information on ordering.
