Close This Ad
search

connect with us

  • facebook icon
  • twitter icon
  • pinterest icon
  • newsletter icon
grab our freebies
patterns and tips
patterns using precuts
quilts for kids
free bag patterns
 
find it
scrappy quilts
appliqué patterns
tip of the day
apq radio
tool school
shop locator
moda bake shop ideas
 
do it
learn basics
organize quilt supplies
pillowcase challenge
watch videos
get our newsletter
buy cover patterns
 
Quilts and More Quarterly Challenge - Vote now for your favorite pillowcase!
Quilts and More cover
Quilt Sampler cover
 

PROJECTS & IDEAS | THROWS & WALL

On the Fly - Sue Beevers 8" Block

Foundation-pieced dragonflies in 8 inch blocks flit this way and that across this vibrant quilt. Find out more about designer Sue Beevers and her love of fibers, painting, fabric, and quilting.
  • Share
  • Print
  • Comments
Download this Project  1 OF 6 | NEXT >>
 

Materials

Quilt designer: Sue Beevers

The last 30 years of Sue Beevers’ life have been spent immersed in the fiber world, first as a spinner, weaver, and a dyer, and now as a fabric painter and quilter. Learn more about Sue and see some of her quilts and hand-painted fabrics in this slide show.

Materials
3/4 yard dark purple print (blocks, outer border)
2 yards blue leaf print (blocks, inner border)
1-7/8 yards pale blue print (blocks, outer border)
1 yard dark blue floral (blocks, outer border)
2-3/4 yards purple-and-green print (blocks, outer border)
1/2 yard green leaf print (blocks, outer border)
1-3/4 yards pale green print (blocks, outer border)
1/2 yard purple leaf print (outer border)
4-1/8 yards backing fabric
74" square batting

Finished quilt: 67-1/2" square
Finished block: 8" square

Quantities are for 44/45" wide, 100% cotton fabrics. Measurements include 1/4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together, unless otherwise stated.

Continued on Page 2: Cut Fabrics

More to check out:
Green Pinwheels
Four-Square Pillow
Dotty Stars


Enlarge Image Enlarge Photo
 
Marketing Promo 544x100
 
Add a Comment
 
American Patchwork & Quilting 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge - They need your help! Click here!
AllPeopleQuilt on Facebook
Free e-newsletter - sign up now!