Dashing with the Stars Patriotic

Dashing with the Stars PatrioticDesign by Sharyn Craig Sharyn Craigs Cutting Corners technique is at it again, this time creating the wonderful churn dash sashing. And look at that fabulous inner borderit seems like it is floating behind the blocks. That terrific effect is also created with the Cutting Corners technique! You can do it! Instructions for Crib Lap, Twin, and Full Queen sizes included. Also consider getting the Cutting Corners Ruler. Also, check out Daniela's

And truth be told

but it works well any time of the year by just using different fabrics

The trick is in the alternating framed effect by simply turning the sashing between blocks

This is particularly helpful if you want to use pinwheel fabrics that really pop your strip bundle

The double pinwheel looks like it is floating in a sea of color

Strikingly simple

The big pieces in this pattern are another excellent way to feature the prints of a strip collection without cutting them into tiny pieces

The throw size is particularly fun because you can collect four different one yard cuts and borders… easy to buy… easy to make

Or do you see the plus signs

Don't be limited to pink and red

Transform your 2 ½" strips into this beautiful

and 19 of dark for the Queen