Author: katie

So I’ve gotten a couple a questions about what size quilt each precut can make, and it is a very good question. Every time I start to make a quilt, it always takes me longer to figure out how much fabric I need to make a certain size than it does to actually sew it together!!

All of the sizes given below do not include borders. By adding borders you can make your quilt bigger. Also depending on the pattern used, the end size can change, but that’s when borders come in handy, in my experience.

The standard charm pack has 42 pieces of 5 inch fabric.

1 – Baby quilt

2 – Crib size quilt

3 – Lap quilt

5 – Twin quilt

8 – Queen quilt

 

 

 

A standard layer cake has 42 pieces of 10 inch fabric.

1 – Twin quilt

2 – Queen quilt

 

 

 

 

 

A jelly roll has 40 pieces of 2.5 inch strips of fabric.

1 – Lap/Twin quilt

2 – Queen quilt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A quilt made from a fat quarter bundle all depends on the size of the bundle. One bundle can make anything from a full size quilt to a king size quilt. A fat quarter bundle is 18 x 24″ cut of fabric which equals a quarter yard.

 

 

I hope this makes shopping a bit easier, I know it will for me!

Kate

*There was a comment made about what these sizes were in inches, and I wish I had thought to included the first time. So here is a quick edit:

These measurements are general sizes and should be taken with a grain of salt:

Baby = 36′” x 54″

Crib = 45″ x 60″

Twin = 63″ x 87″

Double = 78″ x 87″

Queen= 84″ x 92″

King = 100″ x 92″

Happy Friday!

Good Morning fabric lovers! Here’s the latest…

Casablanca by Benartex

 

Catalina by Greta Lynn for Benartex

 

La Belle Fleur by French General for Moda

 

Lovely by Debbie Beaves for RJR Fabrics

 

Renaissance Garden by Jinny Beyer for RJR Fabrics

Have a great day!

Kate

In honor of all our favorite Irishmen and women, I’m going GREEN, well at least on Sunday I will be.

1. Green Ric Rac 2. Green Tea Towels 3. Green Thread 4. In My Room – Shade Tree Green Yardage

5. Swirl – Quail Swirl Green Yardage 6. Kona Cotton – Farmers Market Colorstory FQB

7. Bella Solids Leaf Green Charm Pack 8. Windsor Lane – Green

St. Patty’s Day Fun Fact:

The real St. Patrick was born in Great Britain but grew up in Ireland. For 40 years, he preached the gospel and built many churches. He died on March 17, 461 AD in Saul, Ireland where his first church is built.

The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was not held in Ireland but in New York City. Held in 1762, Irish soliders serving in the English military marched through the streets.

Or if your not a lover of green, how about the Irish Chain Quilt!!

 How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt by Jenny Doan

Have a lucky day,

Kate

Good Morning Quilters!!

I know it’s been a couple of weeks, I hope nobody went through withdrawal or anything, but I’m back!! Feast your eyes on these pretties!

Audra’s Iris Garden by Brannock & Patek for Moda Fabrics

 

History Repeated 1870-1890 By Julie Hendricksen for Windham Fabrics

 

Jungle Club by Blue Sky Studio for Benartex Fabrics

 

Paris Flea Market by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics

 

Stonehenge by Northcott Fabrics

 

Essential Gradations by Carl Bryer Fallert for Benartex

 

Ashley by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics

Have a Fabric-licious Day!

Kate

Periwinkle Quilt by Jenny Doan

We have been having a few calls about how to get the point in the Periwinkle quilt, and I must say this was my first time doing it and it took me twice to get it right. I’ve put together a step by step slideshow of how it is done, to make things easier. If you want to watch the video of how to put the whole quilt together, check out the link below.

Periwinkle Quilt by Jenny Doan

The tools you will need;

You will need a ruler, rotary cutter, Wacky Web Template, washable pen (I used a Frixion pen) and your 5″ square and 2 – 6.5″ x 5″ rectangle.

Step One:

Lay the template diagonal on your 5″ square and trace around it. Cut it out using your rotary cutter.

 

Your finished product should look like the photo above.

Step Two:

(The tricky part)

Take your solid 6.5″ x 5″ rectangle and lay across your print, left corner to a 1/4″ inch from the right corner, and  right side down. Again, it’s not corner to corner, you need that 1/4″ space for a seam allowance. Sew the two pieces together.

Once you have both rectangles sewed on, your piece should look like the photo below.

Here’s a close up of how your point should look like.

Once you have these pieces you can follow pattern as written.

I hope this helps everyone

Kate