Simple Squares & Bars
Materials
Inspired by "Zen" from designer Amy Walsh of Blue Underground Studios
Quiltmaker: Jill Abeloe Mead
7/8 yard each of solid rust and solid fuchsia (blocks, setting rectangles)
5/8 yard each of solid olive green, solid periwinkle, solid plum, solid yellow, solid orange, and solid navy blue (blocks, setting rectangles)
5/8 yard binding fabric)
3-5/8 yards backing fabric)
65x77" batting
Finished quilt: 59x70-1/2"
Finished block: 6-1/2x10"
Quantities are for 44/45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics.
Measurements include 1/4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unlessotherwise stated.
Cut Fabrics
Cut pieces in the following order.
From each of solid rust and solid fuchsia, cut:
3—7x10-1/2" setting rectangles
12—3x10-1/2" rectangles
12—2x2-1/2" rectangles
12—2x1-1/4" rectangles
From each solid in olive green, periwinkle, plum, and orange, cut:
4—7x10-1/2" setting rectangles
6—3x10-1/2" rectangles
6—2x2-1/2" rectangles
6—2x1-1/4" rectangles
From solid yellow, cut:
4—7x10-1/2" setting rectangles
8—3x10-1/2" rectangles
8—2x2-1/2" rectangles
8—2x1-1/4" rectangles
From solid navy blue, cut:
5—7x10-1/2" setting rectangles
8—3x10-1/2" rectangles
8—2x2-1/2" rectangles
8—2x1-1/4" rectangles
From scraps of assorted solids, cut:
96—2" squares (32 sets of 3 matching squares)
From binding fabric, cut:
7—2-1/2x42" binding strips {C}Download this Project [1]
Assemble Blocks
These instructions result in one block. Repeat assembly instructions to make 32 blocks total: six each of rust and fuchsia; four each of navy blue and yellow; and three each of olive green, periwinkle, plum, and orange.
1. For each block you will need a set of two 3x10-1/2" rectangles, two 2x2-1/2" rectangles, and two 2x1-1/4" rectangles from one solid and a set of three 2" squares from another solid.
2. Referring to Diagram 1, sew together solid 2x2-1/2" and 2x1-1/4" rectangles and solid contrasting squares to make a pieced row. Press seams in one direction. The pieced row should be 2x10-1/2" including seam allowances.
3. Referring to Diagram 2, add solid 3x10-1/2" rectangles to long edges of pieced row to make a block. Press seams away from pieced row. The block should be 7x10-1/2" including seam allowances.Download this Project [1]
Assemble Quilt Top
1. Referring to photo, lay out blocks and solid 7x10-1/2" setting rectangles in seven horizontal rows, alternating blocks and setting rectangles.
2. Sew together pieces in each row. Press seams toward setting rectangles.
3. Join rows to complete quilt top; press seams in one direction.
Finish Quilt
1. Layer quilt top, batting, and backing; baste. Quilt as desired.
2. Bind with desired binding strips.