Rows are sewn together much like you attached the circles to each other, sewing individual sandwiches together along the lines created by drawn squares, and not sewing past existing seam lines.
- Align two rows backing sides together.
- Starting at the left edge, pin and align the first circle in each row. Sew a seam on the line, backstitching at its beginning and end. Do not sew across the seam line used to sew each sandwich together, and be sure to push the contents of that allowance aside as you sew the straight seam.
- Sew the remaining circles together in the same way, one by one, until the two rows are completely attached.
- Attach remaining rows.
- Open the curved areas, pressing them down and pinning if necessary to keep them flat.
- Sew the horizontal curves to the quilt as you did the curves between units in rows -- with one difference. Sew a continuous line along the curves, snaking in a flattened S-pattern as you reach the intersection of two arches. Turn around and sew in the opposite direction.
- Sew a reinforcing seam around the outer edges of the quilt, right next to the original curved seam lines.
- Wash the quilt as directed in Rag Quilt General Instructions. Clip loose threads and wash again for fluffier rag seams. Inspect the back of the quilt and hand sew any areas with gaps.
