LITTLE QUILTS
LITTLE QUILTS
Quilt #800503
Design by XXXX XXXX Approx Size: Quilt 2 (hanging) 19" x 24½" Designs by: Susan Brack
Approx Size: Quilt 1 (bear's lap) 13¾" x 16½"
Originally published in the December 1993 issue of Leisure Arts The Magazine
Copyright © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs Blvd, STE 100, Maumelle, AR 72113 www.LeisureArts.com
PREPARING FABRIC
Little Quilts
Wash fabrics in mild laundry detergent to remove sizing and to preshrink; dry fabrics. (Note: Do not use fabric softener in washer or dryer.) Press fabrics to make cutting out quilt squares easier.
CUTTING OUT QUILT SQUARES
Note: All fabric squares must be cut out straight and on grain so that piecing will be accurate; therefore, it is important to take your time when measuring and cutting. 1. Place fabric right side down on a smooth, flat surface. (Note: If using rotary cutter, place fabric on cutting mat.) Using quilter’s ruler and following grain of fabric, draw a horizontal line approx. 1" from bottom edge of fabric. Place long edge of ruler approx. 1" from left edge of fabric with a horizontal line on the ruler aligned with line drawn on fabric and draw a vertical line. 2. Aligning lines on ruler with pencil lines on fabric, mark determined intervals (given with individual quilt instructions) on horizontal and vertical lines. 3. Aligning grid on ruler with a pencil line on fabric and long edge of ruler with a marked interval, draw required number of squares on each fabric (Fig. 1).
MACHINE PIECING QUILT TOP
When piecing quilt squares, always match right sides and raw edges of fabrics. Use a short, straight stitch and a ¼" seam allowance for all sewing, making sure seam allowances are accurate. Press seam allowances to one side.
QUILT #1
Shown in bear’s lap in photo. For an approx. 13¾" x 16½" quilt, you will need: 44/45"w cotton fabrics for quilt squares – ¼ yd of assorted solid and print fabrics ⅛ yd muslin ½ yd of muslin for backing scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat clear plastic quilter’s ruler with grid #2 pencil 20" square of ½" thick low‑loft polyester batting ecru sewing thread ecru yarn #19 chenille needle 1. Following PREPARING FABRIC, prepare fabric. 2. Following CUTTING OUT QUILT SQUARES, cut out the fabrics listed in table below. Fabric
Size
Quantity
Muslin
1⅞" square
40
Assorted Fabric
1⅞" square
80
Fig. 1
3. Refer to Diagram (page 3) for placement of quilt squares and lay out all squares in order on work surface.
4. Use scissors or rotary cutter to cut out fabric squares.
ASSEMBLING QUILT
1. For backing, cut fabric same size as quilt top. Cut batting same size as backing fabric.
2. Matching right sides and raw edges, place backing fabric on quilt top; place batting on backing fabric. Using ¼" seam allowance, sew all three layers together leaving opening for turning. Trim corners diagonally and turn right side out. Whipstitch opening closed.
4. Following MACHINE PIECING QUILT TOP, work vertically to sew squares together in strips; lay strips back down in order. 5. When all squares are sewn into strips, pin and sew strips together, taking care to match horizontal seams. 6. Clip threads and press quilt top.
3. To tie quilt, thread chenille needle with a 5" length of yarn. Take needle from front of quilt to back of quilt leaving 2½" tail on front; take needle to front of quilt close to entry point. Remove needle and tie yarn in a knot; trim ends. LeisureArts.com • #800503
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7. Follow ASSEMBLING QUILT to finish quilt. Refer to Diagram 1 for tie placement.
3. Following MACHINE PIECING QUILT TOP, sew two 1⅞" squares together to make Unit 1. Repeat to make a total of 62 Unit l’s.
Diagram 1
4. Sew two Unit l’s together to make Unit 2. Repeat for a total of 31 Unit 2’s. Unit 1
Unit 2
5. Refer to Diagram 2 for placement of quilt squares and lay out all squares in order on work surface. (Note: Four Unit 2’s and the blue pin dot strips are used for borders.) Diagram 2
QUILT #2
Shown hanging in photo. For an approx. 19" x 24½" quilt, you will need: 44/45"w cotton fabrics for quilt squares – ⅝ yd blue pin dot ¼ yd of assorted solid and print fabrics ⅝ yd of muslin for backing scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat clear plastic quilter’s ruler with grid #2 pencil 27" square of ½" thick low‑loft polyester batting ecru sewing thread ecru yarn #19 chenille needle 1. Following PREPARING FABRIC, prepare fabric. 2. Following CUTTING OUT QUILT SQUARES, cut out the fabrics listed in table below. Fabric
Size
Quantity
Assorted Fabric
1⅞" square
124
Blue Pin Dot Fabric
3¼" square
8
Blue Pin Dot Fabric
3¼" x 14¼"
2
Blue Pin Dot Fabric
3¼" x 19¾"
2
6. Working vertically, sew squares together in strips and lay back down in order. 7. After all squares are sewn into strips, pin and sew strips together, taking care to match horizontal seams. 8. For border, sew 14¼" x 3¼" blue pin dot fabric pieces to top and bottom of quilt top.
9. Sew one Unit 2 to each short end of each 3¼" x 19¾" blue pin dot fabric piece. Sew strips to sides of quilt top. 10. Clip threads and press quilt top.
11. Follow ASSEMBLING QUILT to finish quilt. Refer to Diagram 2 for tie placement.
We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ©2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs. Blvd, STE 100, Maumelle Arkansas 72113. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission.
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Quilt #800503
Design by XXXX XXXX Approx Size: Quilt 2 (hanging) 19" x 24½" Designs by: Susan Brack
Approx Size: Quilt 1 (bear's lap) 13¾" x 16½"
Originally published in the December 1993 issue of Leisure Arts The Magazine
Copyright © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs Blvd, STE 100, Maumelle, AR 72113 www.LeisureArts.com
PREPARING FABRIC
Little Quilts
Wash fabrics in mild laundry detergent to remove sizing and to preshrink; dry fabrics. (Note: Do not use fabric softener in washer or dryer.) Press fabrics to make cutting out quilt squares easier.
CUTTING OUT QUILT SQUARES
Note: All fabric squares must be cut out straight and on grain so that piecing will be accurate; therefore, it is important to take your time when measuring and cutting. 1. Place fabric right side down on a smooth, flat surface. (Note: If using rotary cutter, place fabric on cutting mat.) Using quilter’s ruler and following grain of fabric, draw a horizontal line approx. 1" from bottom edge of fabric. Place long edge of ruler approx. 1" from left edge of fabric with a horizontal line on the ruler aligned with line drawn on fabric and draw a vertical line. 2. Aligning lines on ruler with pencil lines on fabric, mark determined intervals (given with individual quilt instructions) on horizontal and vertical lines. 3. Aligning grid on ruler with a pencil line on fabric and long edge of ruler with a marked interval, draw required number of squares on each fabric (Fig. 1).
MACHINE PIECING QUILT TOP
When piecing quilt squares, always match right sides and raw edges of fabrics. Use a short, straight stitch and a ¼" seam allowance for all sewing, making sure seam allowances are accurate. Press seam allowances to one side.
QUILT #1
Shown in bear’s lap in photo. For an approx. 13¾" x 16½" quilt, you will need: 44/45"w cotton fabrics for quilt squares – ¼ yd of assorted solid and print fabrics ⅛ yd muslin ½ yd of muslin for backing scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat clear plastic quilter’s ruler with grid #2 pencil 20" square of ½" thick low‑loft polyester batting ecru sewing thread ecru yarn #19 chenille needle 1. Following PREPARING FABRIC, prepare fabric. 2. Following CUTTING OUT QUILT SQUARES, cut out the fabrics listed in table below. Fabric
Size
Quantity
Muslin
1⅞" square
40
Assorted Fabric
1⅞" square
80
Fig. 1
3. Refer to Diagram (page 3) for placement of quilt squares and lay out all squares in order on work surface.
4. Use scissors or rotary cutter to cut out fabric squares.
ASSEMBLING QUILT
1. For backing, cut fabric same size as quilt top. Cut batting same size as backing fabric.
2. Matching right sides and raw edges, place backing fabric on quilt top; place batting on backing fabric. Using ¼" seam allowance, sew all three layers together leaving opening for turning. Trim corners diagonally and turn right side out. Whipstitch opening closed.
4. Following MACHINE PIECING QUILT TOP, work vertically to sew squares together in strips; lay strips back down in order. 5. When all squares are sewn into strips, pin and sew strips together, taking care to match horizontal seams. 6. Clip threads and press quilt top.
3. To tie quilt, thread chenille needle with a 5" length of yarn. Take needle from front of quilt to back of quilt leaving 2½" tail on front; take needle to front of quilt close to entry point. Remove needle and tie yarn in a knot; trim ends. LeisureArts.com • #800503
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7. Follow ASSEMBLING QUILT to finish quilt. Refer to Diagram 1 for tie placement.
3. Following MACHINE PIECING QUILT TOP, sew two 1⅞" squares together to make Unit 1. Repeat to make a total of 62 Unit l’s.
Diagram 1
4. Sew two Unit l’s together to make Unit 2. Repeat for a total of 31 Unit 2’s. Unit 1
Unit 2
5. Refer to Diagram 2 for placement of quilt squares and lay out all squares in order on work surface. (Note: Four Unit 2’s and the blue pin dot strips are used for borders.) Diagram 2
QUILT #2
Shown hanging in photo. For an approx. 19" x 24½" quilt, you will need: 44/45"w cotton fabrics for quilt squares – ⅝ yd blue pin dot ¼ yd of assorted solid and print fabrics ⅝ yd of muslin for backing scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat clear plastic quilter’s ruler with grid #2 pencil 27" square of ½" thick low‑loft polyester batting ecru sewing thread ecru yarn #19 chenille needle 1. Following PREPARING FABRIC, prepare fabric. 2. Following CUTTING OUT QUILT SQUARES, cut out the fabrics listed in table below. Fabric
Size
Quantity
Assorted Fabric
1⅞" square
124
Blue Pin Dot Fabric
3¼" square
8
Blue Pin Dot Fabric
3¼" x 14¼"
2
Blue Pin Dot Fabric
3¼" x 19¾"
2
6. Working vertically, sew squares together in strips and lay back down in order. 7. After all squares are sewn into strips, pin and sew strips together, taking care to match horizontal seams. 8. For border, sew 14¼" x 3¼" blue pin dot fabric pieces to top and bottom of quilt top.
9. Sew one Unit 2 to each short end of each 3¼" x 19¾" blue pin dot fabric piece. Sew strips to sides of quilt top. 10. Clip threads and press quilt top.
11. Follow ASSEMBLING QUILT to finish quilt. Refer to Diagram 2 for tie placement.
We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ©2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs. Blvd, STE 100, Maumelle Arkansas 72113. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission.
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