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The Easiest Quilt Ever

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors Updated July 11, 2022
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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

The Easiest Quilt Ever

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

Chinoiserie Collection

Piece four identical Nine-Patch blocks to form a throw of large plus signs.

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Diagonal Stripes

Folkloric Blooms Collection

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

Michael Miller Fabrics Collections

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

Victorian Modern Collection

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

Eclipse Cotton & Tonga batik Collection

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

Socky Collection

Primary colors, novelty sock monkey prints, and polka dots will have any kid going bananas for this quilt.

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Purple Dream

Paradise Blooms Collection

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

Centenary XVIII collection

Dark prints and warm plaids combine for a cozy throw.

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Colorwash

Lorna Collection

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

A color wash arrangement shows off beautiful blue prints from lights to darks.

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Checkerboard

Java Batiks Macchiato Collection

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

Pretty in Pink Collection

Alternating rows of pink and green prints adds light and dark shadows to this quilt.

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All Prints are Welcome

Judie’s 25th Anniversary Collection

Small prints in a variety of colors add subtle interest to a warm throw.

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Play with Patterns

Hyakka Ryoran-Hime Collection

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Large-scale florals and other Asian-inspired prints blend beautifully in a colorwash design.

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Picnic Quilt

Woodland Pals Collection

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

Manhattan Modern Collection

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

Story Books

Deep red and blue batiks create a vibrant quilt that would make a standout throw.

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Create a Rainbow

A Star Is Born Collection

Varying prints, including some fussy-cut to feature a particular section, are arranged in a rainbow design.

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    1 of 18 Play with Light and Dark
    2 of 18 Nine-Patch Fun
    3 of 18 Diagonal Stripes
    4 of 18 Balance Bold Prints
    5 of 18 Calm and Neutral
    6 of 18 Eye-Catching Design
    7 of 18 Show Off Novelties
    8 of 18 Purple Dream
    9 of 18 Cozy Assortment
    10 of 18 Colorwash
    11 of 18 Checkerboard
    12 of 18 Rows of Color
    13 of 18 All Prints are Welcome
    14 of 18 Play with Patterns
    15 of 18 Picnic Quilt
    16 of 18 Pops of Color
    17 of 18 Add Interest with Batiks
    18 of 18 Create a Rainbow

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