Step One

Use a 1/4″ seam allowance throughout the project.
Materials list assumes 40″ of usable fabric.
From each fat quarter cut:
(1) 10″ x 22″. Sub-cut into (2) 10″ squares
(1) 2 1/4″ x 22″ strip of fabric (reserve for scrappy binding!) Cut an additional strip from 2 fabrics.
From background fabric cut:
(3) 10″ x width of fabric. Sub-cut into (10) 10″ squares.
From sashing fabric cut:
(1) 8 1/2″ x width of fabric. Sub-cut into (20) 2″ x 8 1/2″ strips.
(6) 2″ x width of fabric. Sub-cut into (5) 2″ x 40″ and (5) 2″ x 7 “. Sew a 40″ piece to a 7″ piece to create a 2″ x 46 1/2″ piece. Make 5.
(6) 2 1/2″ x width of fabric. Sub-cut into (4) 2 1/2″ x 40″, (2) 2 1/2” x 7 “, (2) 2 1/2″ x 20 1/2″. Sew a 40″ piece to a 7″ piece to create a 2 1/2″ x 46 1/2″ piece. Make 2. Sew a 40″ piece to a 20 1/2″ piece to create a 60″ piece. Make 2.
From backing fabric:
Cut into (2) 40″ x 72″ pieces. Remove selvages and sew together to create an 80″ x 72″ piece. Trim to 60″ x 72”. Reserve remainder for another project.