Give in to your curious side with this fun quilt. The simplicity of squares on a solid ground creates visual movement in an informal setting, whether you choose drama with high contrast or the soft comfort of pastels and neutrals. Your choice of solid background and prints give your quilt its own personality, and accurate stitching results in peaceful harmony in the finished product. It’s easy, fast and perfect for a first-time quilter or a more experienced stitcher seeking color-play fun. Bring your own fabric, see supply list info for details.
In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Bonny’s Sewing & Fabric
- Student Maximum: 20 (2 seats left)
- Category(ies): Quiltmaking, Piecing Techniques
- Advance Prep: From background fabric:
- 9 strips, 1 ½ inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 26 strips, 1 ½ inch x 12 ½ inch (E)
- 6 strips, 3 inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 26 strips, 7 ½ inch x 3 inch (B)
- 4 strips, 4 inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 26 strips, 5 ½ inch x 4 inch (C)
- 8 strips, 2 inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 24 strips, 2 inch x 12 ½ inch (H)
- 3 strips, 3 inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 24 strips, 3 inch x 4 ½ inch (G)
- 4 strips, 2 inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 48 strips, 3 inch x 2 inch (F)
- 4 strips, 4 ½ inch x WOF, subcut into the following pieces:
- 12 strips, 4 ½ inch x 12 ½ inch (I)
From fat quarters:
- 100 squares, 3 inch x 3 inch (A)
- *13 from each of the eight print fabrics. You will have 4 extra.
From fat eighths:
- 13 squares, 5 ½ inch x 5 ½ inch (D)
- *2 each from five of the solid fabrics and 3 from the last solid fabric.
- Supply List: Paper scissors, fabric scissors, small scissors or snips, straight pins, pencil, marking instrument (pen, pencil or chalk) and seam ripper.
Fabric requirements:
Fat quarter of eight different prints
Fat eighth of six different solids
4 yards solid background
¾ yard binding
4 ¼ yards backing
- Completion Level: Should complete some blocks in class