This is my entry for the Bloggers Quilt Festival
This quilt is one that I made up as I went along,and I simply adore it, and so do a few of my followers apparently as I have had a few requests for a Tutorial... Wow.
This is not quite a Tutorial but this is how I constructed the Quilt.
So Here Goes...
Oh... a few things first:
*You Need a Lazy Angle Ruler for this Quilt!*
These are not instructions for a Beginner ...
This is more a basic of how I put the Quilt together as guide for you, but I am happy to help you with an questions you might have.
Fabric:
I used : 1 Jelly Roll of your choice
2 yards of Contrast fabric
3/4 yard Tiny Border
1 1/2 yards Large Border
¾ yard Binding
4 yards for Backing
You will be able to make a Quilt the same size
as mine ( with leftovers), if you decide on a bigger size
you will need to increase your fabric accordingly.
I used a Make Life Jelly Roll,
and then I removed all the brown ones
as they are not my Favourite!
I then put them into sets of 3, and sewed them together WOF.
Use a Square ruler to remove the selvages to straighten the starting edge.
Using instructions that were included with your lazy angle ruler,
Cut an A piece for a 6.5” block, spin the ruler 180 degrees and the cut the second piece, continue doing this until all fabric has been cut.
Take your contrast fabric and cut 4 x 6.5” strips WOF.
Once again remove selvages so you commence cutting with a straight edge.
Using the Lazy Angle Ruler directions included in the pack
Cut a B piece for a 6.5 block spin the ruler 180 for the second piece,
Continue until all the fabric is cut...
Now you need to match an A and B piece and sew them together, take into account your ¼” seam when matching the pieces together.
Sew all pieces together keeping them in sets of 4.
Now it’s time to sew together.
Each set is made up from the same blocks it just depends on which way you rotate the blocks. One will have a tiny cross in the centre and the other will have a large cross in the centre.
Using a design floor or wall place your blocks out
in a pleasing matter,
I found this easier before I put the 4 blocks together in
to 1 large block, so I could have the mix of colours correct
When happy sew them into rows of 4 alternating tiny cross and large cross blocks.
I had left over blocks so you can make it any size you want
or you could use the leftover blocks in the backing.
Sew rows together.
I then added a 2.5” border using the contrast fabric so it gives the impression of the blocks floating.
I followed this with another 2.5” border, then a 4.5” border.
If you have any questions leave me a message and I will try my best to answer them for you.
