Four Seasons - RJR Fabrics

Designed by Jinny Beyer
Winter Colorway 1
Spring Colorway 2
Summer Colorway 3 Autumn Colorway 4 All quilts are 73 1 /4" x 87 1 /4"

FOUR SEASONS
Designed by Jinny Beyer • Instructions by Mimi Shimp
Finished Quilt Size: 73 1 /4" x 87 1 /4"
All seams are 1 /4". All strips are cut the width of fabric, unless instructed otherwise. Carefully trim all selvages
The numbers in parentheses indicate the placement in the paper pieced tree block.
Fabric Requirements for the Summer Quilt – Colorway 3
Fabric # Description Fabric Swatch Style # Cutting Directions Yardage
Cut 10 strips 1 1 /4" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
20 strips 1 1 /4" x 9 3 /4" and 20 strips 1 1 /4" x 10 1 /2".
Cut 12 strips 3" x width of fabric. From these fabrics
cross-cut into 40 rectangles 3" x 9 1 /4" (10) and 20
squares 3" x 3". Cut each square in half diagonally (2).
1 Tree block 6060-02 Cut 10 strips 2 1 /2" x width of fabric. Cross-cut 40 3 yds
background rectangles 2 1 /2" x 3 1 /2" (4) and 40 rectangles 2 1 /2" x 6".
Cut 8 strips 2 3 /4" x width of fabric (6). Cross-cut into
40 rectangles 2 3 /4" x 7 1 /2" (8).
2 Tree block 6059-03 Cut 4 strips 11 /4" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
40 strips 1 1 /4" x 4 1 /2" (1).
3 Tree block 6059-31 Cut 5 strips 21 /2" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
40 strips 2 1 /2" x 5" (3).
4 Tree block 6057-03 Cut 8 strips 31 /4" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
40 strips 3 1 /4" x 7 1 /4" (5).
5 Tree block 6060-03 Cut 8 strips 23 /4" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
40 strips 2 3 /4" x 8" (7).
1/4 yd
3/8 yd
3/4 yd
3/4 yd
6 Tree block 6061-03
Cut 8 strips 2" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
40 strips 2" x 8" (9).
1/2 yd
Tree block
Cut 1 strip 2" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
7 and middle 6058-03 20 squares 2" x 2". Cut 8 strips 3" x width of fabric 1 1 /2 yds
border
for middle border.
Cut 3 strips 8 1 /2" x width of fabric. Cross-cut into
12 squares 8 1 /2" x 8 1 /2". Cut 2 strips 12 1 /2" x width
Alternate of fabric. Cross-cut into 4 squares 12 1 /2" x 12 1 /2",
8 blocks and 6056-03 then cut each square twice diagonally for side 1 7 /8 yds
triangles
triangles. Cut 1 strip 8" x width of fabric.
Cross-cut into 2 squares 8" x 8", then cut each
square in half diagonally for corner triangles.
9 Border Stripe 6055-03 Border Stripe. See Cutting Border Print directions. 8 yds
10
11
Dark green
leaves
Blue and
gold floral
6058-03 Binding – Cut 8 strips 2 1/2" x width of fabric. 3/4 yd
6056-03 Suggested Backing Fabric 5 1 /2 yds

Make sure to read the entire pattern before beginning. Refer to the quilt pictures for fabric placement. For cutting
directions refer to Fabric Requirements for the Summer Quilt-Colorway 3.
Fabric Requirements for the Winter (CW 1), Spring (CW 2), and Autumn (CW 4) Quilt
Fabric # Description
Colorway 1- Winter Colorway 2-Spring Colorway 4-Autumn
Fabric Swatch Style # Fabric Swatch Style # Fabric Swatch Style #
Yardage
1 Middle border 6060-02 6060-02 6059-21 1 3 /4 yd
2
Tree block
background
6060-01 6060-02 6059-21 3 yds
3
Alternate blocks
and triangles
6056-02 6056-01 6057-04 1 3 /4 yds
4 Tree block 6059-2 6058-01 6058-4 1/8 yd
5 Tree block 6056-03 6061-02 6061-04 1/2 yd
6 Tree block 6060-2 6058-02 6059-04 3/4 yd
7 Tree block 6060-21 6057-1 6060-04 3/4 yd
8 Tree block 6057-02 6059-01 6059-41 3/8 yd
9 Tree block 6059-21 6059-03 6059-03 1/4 yd
10 Binding 6060-01 6058-02 6059-04 3/4 yd
Border Stripe (outer
11 border and inner 6055-01 6055-02 6055-04 8 yds
border)
12
Suggested
Backing
6056-01 6056-02 6056-04 5 1 /2 yds

Cutting
1. Cut all pieces as indicated in the cutting chart. The
pieces for the trees are cut larger than the area they will
cover. Stack the cut pieces in order from #1-#10, as
needed for piecing.
2. Copy the tree block at 200% and make 20 copies of the
left side and 20 copies of the right side. (Note: In order
to print out an accurate template, use a larger paper size
than 8 1 /2" x 11 ".) The unfinished block size is 10 1 /2" which
includes the dotted line outside the solid edge of the
block. Make sure the block measures 10 1 /2" before
removing paper.
General Information for Foundation Piecing
1. Sew by machine only. Hand piecing is not recommended
on paper.
2. Use a slightly smaller stitch than usual.
3. Do not backstitch. Take 2-4 stitches beyond the
intersecting lines to secure.
4. When the block is completed, trim with rotary tools on the
1/4" seam allowance indicated by the dashed line around
the outside edge. Carefully remove paper by tearing
against the stitching lines. It is not necessary to remove
every small bit of paper left over after removing the larger
pieces of paper.
Constructing the Tree Block
1. Fabrics have been cut large enough for the numbered
areas that will be covered, plus a generous seam allow
ance. (This step has been covered in Cutting #1.)
2. Place the fabric for area #1 on the unprinted side of the
paper, right side up. Hold it up to the light and look
through the printed side of the paper foundation to check
the placement of the fabric. There should be a generous
seam allowance extending beyond all edges of the area
#1. Place the fabric for area #2 on the unprinted side
where it is going to be after the seam is sewn. Then flip it
down, right sides together with the fabric from area #1.
There should be a generous 1 /4" seam allowance
extending into area #2. Pin first and then check again
for placement. Stitch on the line between areas #1 and
#2 on the printed side of the foundation. Stitch directly on
the line for accurate results.
3. Trim excess fabric along the stitching line between #1
and # 2 to about 1 /4" of seam allowance. This can be
done with scissors or rotary tools. Flip fabric to cover
area # 2.
4. Press each seam with a warm dry iron after it is sewn and
flipped. Steam can cause paper to become wet. Make
sure all the fabric is pressed completely to the side to
avoid tucks when adding the rest of the pieces. Continue
to add fabric pieces in numeric order by repeating above
steps. Complete 20 left sides and 20 right sides of the
tree block.
Placing fabrics #1 and #2.
Stitching line.
Stitching fabrics #1 and #2.
View after stitching.
Placing fabric #3.
Stitching line.
Stitching fabric #3.
View after stitching.

5. Once all fabrics are stitched to the paper block, piece the
left sides and right sides of the trees together.
7. Stitch the 1 1 /4" x 9 3 /4" strips of Fabric 1 to the left side
of the tree block. Then stitch the 1 1 /4" x 10 1 /2" strips to
top of the block. Square the block to 10 1 /2" before
removing the paper.
6. Stitch the 2" squares of Fabric 7 to the tops of the trees
as shown.
Press triangle and square
Stitching line. corner, if necessary.
8. Complete 20 tree blocks.
Cutting the Border Stripe
All strips are cut lengthwise from the fabric.
1. Cut the wide border stripe
4 7 /8" wide x the length of the
fabric. The 1 /4" seam allowance
beyond the outside of the
stripe is included in the 4 7 /8"
measurement. Cut 4 strips
lengthwise.
3. Cut the narrow strips on the outside
edge of the gold stripe to use around the
alternate squares, sides and the border
triangles. Cut 2 strips 1 1 /2" x the length
of the fabric, then cross-cut into 70
segments consisting of 5 scrolls each,
with a mirror imaged motif in the center.
The length of the strip of 5 scrolls is
approximately 15 1 /2" long.
2. The narrow border stripe is
used in two areas of the quilt
and is cut differently for each.
For the inner border, cut the
narrow stripe 1 /4" from each
edge of the gold stripe. Cut the
strips 2" wide x the length of
fabric. Cut 4 strips lengthwise.
for alternate
squares, sides
and the border
triangles
Cross-cut into 5-motif sections.
Cut
Cut
Cut
2”
for inner
border

Constructing the Alternate Block
1. Fold the 8 1 /2" squares cut from Fabric 8, in half twice to
get the centers of each side. Mark the center of the scroll
strips and measure 4 1 /4" out from each side of center.
Miter corners using a 45° right angle triangle.
Cut 45° angle.
Center of strip.
4 1/4” on each side of center.
2. Sew strips to each side of the 8 1 /2"
squares, starting and stopping the
stitches 1 /4" from each edge. Sew
mitered corners. Make 12 blocks.
Cut 45° angle.
Constructing the Side and Corner Triangles
1. Fold the short sides of the triangles
cut from the 12 1 /2" squares of
Fabric 8 in half to find the center of
each side. Following step 3 for
alternate block, miter the strips and
sew to each straight side of the
triangle. Make 14 triangles.
2. For the corner triangles, fold the
triangles cut from the 8" x 8"
squares of Fabric 8, in half to find
the center. Stitch one mitered scroll
strip to the long side of the triangle.
Make 4 triangles.
Assembling the Quilt Top
1. The tree blocks and alternate blocks
are turned on point and stitched
together in a diagonal set. The side
triangles are treated as blocks for
piecing this quilt.
2. Stitch blocks together into diagonal
rows, then stitch the rows together.
3. Stitch the corner triangles on after all
the rows have been stitched
together.
4. For the inner border cut the four 2"
wide narrow stripe from Fabric 9,
into two 62" long strips and two 78"
long strips.

Jinny’s Method for Framing a Rectangular Quilt with a Border Print
Because Four Seasons is rectangular, the side border print
strips must be pieced to ensure perfectly matching motifs in
the border corners, as on the featured quilt. Here are Jinny’s
step-by-step instructions for cutting and piecing the strips.
1. Place the 2" x 62" inner border strip across the middle of
the quilt, centering a mirror imaged motif from the border
print at the exact center of the quilt (Figure 1). Use a
right-angle, 45° triangle to mark miter along one end of
the strip, positioning triangle at edge of quilt as indicated
(see arrow in diagram) to ensure that the seam allowance
is included. Mark, then cut the miter.
2. Carefully pick up the mitered edge of the border strip and
fold it at the center, on a mirror imaged motif, to the
opposite side of the quilt. Position it at the precise point
where the miter will be, making sure the fabric design
matches. Cut the second miter.
3. Using this first mitered strip as a pattern, place it on the
remaining 62" inner border strip, matching the design
exactly, and cut an identical strip. Reserve these two
strips for the top and bottom inner border.
Figure 1 – Cut Top & Bottom Inner Border Strips

4. Place one of the cut top/bottom inner border strips on one
of the 2" x 78" border print strips, matching the fabric
design. Cut one miter to match the miter on the cut strip.
Place the newly cut strip along the length of the quilt
through the center, with the miter at the edge of the quilt
(Figure 2). Bring the strip to the exact center of the quilt and
cut it off 1 /4" beyond the center.
Cutting line
Sewing line
Figure 2 – Cut Mirror-Image Half Strips for Inner Border Sides

5. Using this cut strip as a guide, cut one more piece
identical to it and two strips that are mirror images of the
first piece. Sew two mirror-imaged strips together to form
the longer side borders.
6. To prepare to sew the inner border strips to the quilt,
begin by pinning the midpoint of one of the strips to the
middle of one of the edges of the quilt. Pin the corners
next. Then find the midpoint of each half and pin.
Continue finding midpoints and pinning. Finally, ease in
any fullness, pinning carefully all along the edge. Sew all
four border strips to the quilt. Sew the miters last.
7. For the middle border, piece the 3" wide strips of Fabric 7
together to make 2 strips 65" long and 2 strips 79" long.
Follow the procedure for cutting and attaching mitered
borders.
8. Repeat steps 1-6 for outer border.
9. Layer the backing, batting, and quilt top; baste. Quilt,
bind and finish as desired.
Figure 3 – Piece Side Strips

Templates
(Shown at 50%, enlarge to 200% when printing)
0 1" 2" 3"
Use this 3" scale to insure the accuracy of your printout.