Mountains Around the World (row 9)  This row is made up of 6, 10" x 10" finished blocks (If you measure the block from edge to edge it will measure 10 1/2" X 10 1/2". The extra 1/2" is for the seam allowances.) The Around the World block is a staple of traditional quilting. It is often made by cutting up a bunch of squares, tediously arranging them on a design wall, and then carefully sewing them back together. That is certainly an option...but I want to try something different. The directions that follow will show you how to make this classic block with jelly roll sized strips. Fabric Requirements: Color #1 - 1/4 yard - I used Bella Neutral (SKU#9900-12) Color #2 - 1/4 yard - I used Bella Peacock (SKU#9900-230) Color #3 - 1/3 yard - I used Green Squares (SKU#37076-15) Color #4 - 1/4 yard - I used Bella Mustard (SKU#9900-2130 Color #5 - 1/8 yard - I used Orange Star bursts (SKU#37075-13) Cutting Directions: Color #1 cut 3, 2 1/2" x width of fabric (wof) strip Color #2 cut 5, 2 1/2" x wof strips Color #3 cut 4, 2 1/2" x wof strips Color #4 cut 2, 2 1/2" x wof strip Color #5 cut 1, 2 1/2" x wof strip Break time! At this point I am dying to show you what a whole quilt of this block would look like.   Nice isn't it?! This quilt is made of 42 Around the World blocks, and would finish out at 60" x 70". A good sized throw. I don't think it needs borders. I love that "mountains just keep going on and on and on" look. Fabric requirements for this are Color #1 - 1 yard Color #2 - 1 1/2 yard Color #3 - 1 1/4 yard Color #4 - 1 yard Color #5 - 1/2 yard now back to work....  Sewing Directions: Look at the drawing above. Notice that there are two A rows (top and bottom), two B rows (second from top and bottom), and one C row. Because all of the blocks are the same we can construct them with jelly roll sized strips and then sub cut them into the pieces we need. Row A Gather 1, 2 1/2" x wof of each color Sew strips together along the long edges, so that they are in the order below. Iron seam allowances toward the bigger number (from 1 toward 5) Your piece should measure 10 1/2" x 42 ish" Sub cut into 12 units each 2 1/2" x 10 1/2" Place remnant, 10 1/2" x 12 ish", to the side. Row B Gather 1, 2 1/2" x wof strip of colors 1, 3, and 4 2, 2 1/2" x wof strips of color 2 Sew strips together along the long edges so that they are in the order below. Iron seam allowances toward color 4 Your piece should measure 10 1/2" x 42 ish" Sub cut into 12 units each 2 1/2" x 10 1/2" Place remnant, 10 1/2" x 12 ish", to the side Row C Gather 1, 2 1/2" x wof strip of color 1 2, 2 1/2" x wof strips of colors 2, and 3 Sew strips together along the long edges so that they are in the order below. Iron seam allowances to one side...the same side. Your piece should measure 10 1/2" x 42 ish" Sub cut into 6 units each 2 1/2" x 10 1/2" Set remnant, 10 1/2" x 27 ish" aside. Mirror units Gather 12 strip sets of row A 12 strip sets of row B Iron - Ya, I know it is a pain, but it really will help. In order for the seams to align sweetly you are going to have to re-iron half of your sets. Take 6 row A and 6 row B and iron the seam allowances in the other direction. Sew 1 row A to 1 row B from pile with allowances sewn in opposite directions. Repeat 5 times for 6 units ironed one way Repeat process with remaining pieces oriented the other way. Final units Gather 6 mirror units (A + B) ironed one way 6 mirror units (A + B) ironed the other way 6 strip sets of row C Sew one of each unit together to make final blocks. Repeat 5 times for 6 blocks Assemble quilt row to look like picture.