The Easiest Quilt Ever
Piece a beautiful quilt using precut 10" squares. Though the construction is simple, careful color placement can create a more intricate look. Browse this collection of projects for inspiration.
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Play with Light and Dark
Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn
Separating light prints from dark prints draws attention to the florals in the center four squares.
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Nine-Patch Fun
Piece four identical Nine-Patch blocks to form a throw of large plus signs.
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Diagonal Stripes
Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn
Fussy-cut a panel into blocks that stand out. Muted prints arranged diagonally keep the design interesting, yet allow the focus to remain on the fussy-cut motifs.
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Balance Bold Prints
Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams
Making Nine-Patch blocks is a fun way to incorporate cute flower and chevron prints. Separating the prints with solids allows the designs to pop off the quilt.
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Calm and Neutral
Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams
Just because your fabrics don't have much contrast doesn't mean they won't make a good quilt. Intersperse a few warm prints throughout the quilt to provide subtle contrast without overwhelming the other colors.
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Eye-Catching Design
Bright yellow gives black-and-white prints a burst of bold color. A polka dot print center creates a bubbly quilt.
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Show Off Novelties
Primary colors, novelty sock monkey prints, and polka dots will have any kid going bananas for this quilt.
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Purple Dream
Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn
Balance exuberant florals by alternating them with tone-on-tones to give the viewer's eye a place to rest.
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Cozy Assortment
Dark prints and warm plaids combine for a cozy throw.
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Colorwash
Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams
A color wash arrangement shows off beautiful blue prints from lights to darks.
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Checkerboard
Coffee browns, caramels, and milky tans combine for a yummy throw. Alternate darks and lights for a checkerboard effect.
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Rows of Color
Alternating rows of pink and green prints adds light and dark shadows to this quilt.
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All Prints are Welcome
Small prints in a variety of colors add subtle interest to a warm throw.
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Play with Patterns
Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn
Large-scale florals and other Asian-inspired prints blend beautifully in a colorwash design.
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Picnic Quilt
Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper
This quilt balances busy prints by strategically placing neutral-background prints. Pay attention to the direction of prints for an organized look or place them randomly for a whimsical look.
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Pops of Color
Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper
Give a quilt some oomph by placing large-scale dark prints in the center. Black helps bright colors pop off a quilt.
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Add Interest with Batiks
Deep red and blue batiks create a vibrant quilt that would make a standout throw.
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Create a Rainbow
Varying prints, including some fussy-cut to feature a particular section, are arranged in a rainbow design.