This quilt is up next, since I failed to complete the backing for the floral quilt. You got a little peek at this one yesterday – as mentioned, I used these 4″ pre-cut squares that I received for Christmas. I pulled all that used aqua/green, navy, and olive. There weren’t enough for an entire quilt, so I was forced to get creative… and with a little help from my quilt consultant (Morgan), I came up with this design.
In order to make the quilt large enough, I separated the 4″ squares into blocks of 12 (4 across by 3 down). I framed each block with white and then alternated this with blocks of white framed in a corresponding fabric. These prints are mainly from the Amy Butler Daisy Chain line, as that’s what I had available at the time.
(please ignore all the wrinkles – it’s been rolled up waiting to be quilted!)
In case anyone is interested, the measurements are as follows:
The patchwork blocks require 12 4″ squares, sewn together 4 by 3. For this quilt, I used 8 patchwork blocks, or 96 4″ squares. My squares were a little less than square, so once the squares were sewn together, I trimmed each block to 10 1/2″ x 14″.
I then cut 7 white rectangles of the same size (10 1/2″ x 14″)
The patchwork blocks were framed with 3″ strips of solid white, while the white blocks were framed with 3″ strips of the daisy chain fabrics.
Finished blocks measure approximately 15″ x 19″ and the quilt itself measures approximately 55″ x 73″. I expect it to shrink a bit, as my fabrics are not pre-washed.
I love the look of this one, and I think you may see it here again in the future with different fabrics!
Oh, I like this one too.
It’s so cooool and pretty!!! Lovely!! And quick to sew up I’d think? Nice!
oh, I love it! What a great pattern. Such a great way to show off all the different fabrics, and it is very pleasing to the eye. Great job!
I love this quilt – it’s so pretty! and thanks for the mini-tutorial on it
Oh, that looks sooo cool! Its like hanging empty picture frames on a wall. Nice design!
Great design! Love it. Looking forward to seeing it quilted.
Love all the color combos
have fun quilting!
Oooooh, love it. Love the colors. Love the pattern you came up with. All of it!
I really love this!! I might have to make a similar quilt! Thanks for the measurements!
Love your design…and of course the colours…you work so fast!!
just found your blog. i love this quilt. i’m gonna have to check back often.
This quilt is really cool! I have these fabrics and haven’t decided what to make yet. I love how the blocks look offset, with your use of white for framing or centers. Great design!
I love it!
I really like the look of this, and the way the charm squares go together. Cute.
Great design, Ash!
This is beautiful! I love all the white to set of the pretty green/aqua pallette.
this is exquisite!!! came to ask you to drop me your email addy when you have a minute…got caught up in looking at the quilt. so glad you joined the project! i’ll be sending out details and a flickr invite in the next couple of days.
jacquie
i love this and what a great pattern!! will have to keep this one in mind for the future!! thanks for sharing.
Very pretty! Can’t wait to see it quilted up!
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
I can’t wait to see how you quilt it!
Looks fabulous! I love the colour scheme…so fresh. It reminds me that spring will eventually be here.
Thank you so much for sharing your pattern! I used it to make a quilt for my grandma.
I posted about it if you are interested in seeing it!
http://tellen24.blogspot.com