Patchwork Blocks Background Pattern
Feb 08, 2015
Hi there, lovelies! Today I'm sharing my super quick and simple background pattern: Patchwork Blocks. My goal as a designer is to provide you with raw materials with which to be creative! That is why I do not publish complete, beginning to end designs. I want YOU to be a part of the design process! It is YOUR quilt, after all. So periodically I will be posting tutorials for background patterns that pair perfectly with my applique templates. This way you get to mix and match your background to your applique piece! Kind of a "choose your own quilting adventure" kinda thing! So for the first background pattern, I thought I'd choose an old classic. This is great for beginning quilters, or for times when you want to whip up a quick background. And I've done all the math for you! ;) I paired it with one of my favorite patterns-- Oh Deer.
Materials
| Wall 24’’x36’’ |
Crib 36”x52” |
Lap 54’’x78’’ |
Twin 63’’x91’’ |
Full/Queen 84’’x91’’ |
King 104"x96’’ |
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| Various Blue Fabric | 54 charm size pieces OR 6-10 FEs or ⅛ yard cuts | 117 charm size pieces OR 7-10 FQs or ¼ yard cuts | 12 FQs or ¼ yds cuts | 10 half yd cuts OR 20 FQs | 7 yd cuts OR 14 half yd cuts OR 27 FQs | 10 yd cuts OR 19 half yd cuts OR 37 FQs |
| Backing | 1 yards | 1 ¾ yds | 4 ¾ yds | 5 ½ yds | 7 ½ yds | 8 ½ yds |
| Batting | 1 yd of 45” batting | 1 ¾ yds of 45” batting | 1 ¾ yds of 90” batting | 2 ¾ yds of 90” batting | 2 ½ yds of 124” batting | 2 ⅞ yd sof 124” batting |
| Binding | 1/3 yard | ½ yard | 1/2 yard | 3/4 yard | 3/4 yard | 1 yard |
| Applique Template* | small | small or medium | medium | medium or large | large | large |
*All of my print patterns include sizes mini, small, and medium. All of my PDF templates include mini, small, medium, and large. Materials to make the appliqué piece is included with the appliqué patterns.
Cutting and Preparing the Fabric
| Wall | Crib | Lap | Twin | Full / Queen | King | |
| Blue Fabric | cut 54 4.5’’ squares | cut 117 4.5’’ squares | cut 117 6.5’’ squares | cut 117 7.5’’ squares | cut 156 7.5’’ squares | cut 156 8.5’’ squares |
| Backing | cut 1 panel 30” X WOF | cut 1 panel 58” X WOF | cut 2 panels 60’’ x WOF and piece together along the 60’’ sides | cut 2 panels 97’’ x WOF and piece together along the 97’’ side | cut 3 panels 90’’ x WOF and piece together along the 90’’ sides | cut 3 panels 102’’ x WOF and piece together along the 102’’ sides |
| Binding | cut 4 2.5’’ strips, prepare binding | cut 5 2.5’’ strips, prepare binding | cut 7 2.5’’ strips, prepare binding | cut 9 2.5’’ strips, prepare binding | cut 10 2.5’’ strips, prepare binding | cut 11 2.5’’ strips, prepare binding |
Alright, now it's your turn to create! Grab a template and get sewing!
