Originally Posted by
tranum
I made a Rail Fence a long time ago without instructions and it turned out fine. I'd like to do another (after seeing this beauty) but I'd like to be refreshed on the measurements. I assume the strips are 2.5" but help me out from there, please.
my quilt is, indeed, 2.5" strips. cut 4 fabrics WOF and sew in strata. press all seams to the same direction. cut into 8.5 subcuts. finished block size is 8". repeat for # of blocks needed. the pattern shows best if the two outside colors are darker and the inside are lighter. HTH