Color One: 1/2 yard of 42-45" fabric (1 yard for larger size)
Color Two: 1/3 yard of 42-45" fabric (1/2 yard for larger size)
Color Three: 1/3 yard of 42-45" fabric (1/2 yard for larger size)
Binding: Cut binding either 1.5" wide or 2" wide (your preference), and long enough to go all the way around your quilt - about
120 inches for the smaller size and 180 inches for the larger size (you may piece strips).
Batting: You will need a 28.5" x 28.5" piece of batting (or 42.5" x 42.5" if you are making
the larger size).
NOTE: Use our Insul-Bright insulation for batting to create an extra warm quilt!
Quilt Backing: 28.5" x 28.5" piece of
fabric for the quilt back (or 42.5" x 42.5" if you are making
the larger size). Refer to Assemble And Bind A Quilt for instructions on binding,
layering and backing.
Cutting Instructions
PRE-WASH AND DRY YOUR FABRIC before beginning.
Small Quilt - Baby Blanket Size (28.5" x 28.5")
Cut strips of fabric 4.5" x w.o.f. (width of fabric)
For color one, cut three strips, each 4.5" x 42-45" (your width of fabric)
For colors two and three, cut two strips of fabric 4.5" x w.o.f.
Cut strips into 4.5" squares. For color one, you will need a total of 25 squares. For colors
two and three you will need a total of 12 squares of each color.
Larger Quilt - Lap Size (42.5" x 42.5")
Cut strips of fabric 6.5" x w.o.f. (width of fabric)
For color one, cut four strips, each 6.5" x 42-45" (your width of fabric), plus one more square that
measures 6.5" x 6.5"
For colors two and three, cut two strips of fabric 6.5" x w.o.f.
Cut strips into 6.5" squares. For color one, you will need a total of 25 squares. For colors
two and three you will need a total of 12 squares of each color.
Sewing Instructions
Using 1/4" seam allowances, sew the squares together as shown in the photo at the top of the page. It is easiest to
assemble the squares into one row at a time. You can create horizontal or vertical rows. After your rows are created, sew the
rows together. TIP: Iron all squares before sewing them into rows. Iron the rows before sewing them together. It works best
to press the seams in opposite directions. In other words, if row one has seams pressed to the left, press the seams of row two to
the right. That way, when you sew the rows together, it is easier to match corners more precisely.
You can now stitch the three layers together, either by tying with yarns or embroidery floss, hand quilting or machine quilting.
If this is to be a baby quilt, I would not recommend tying (since the yarn can come loose, creating a safety hazard).
Speed Pieced Crib Quilt
Use the "mile a minute" speed piecing technique to create this 42" x 54" checkerboard crib quilt. Very easy and very fast!
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