Fabric requirements, templates, and layouts for various sizes of quilts from this pattern can be found in this free patttern on my Craftsy pattern page.
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/july-table-topper/148120
I'm all ready for July with this super quick 26" x 26" table topper. It was so much fun to whip up, and I absolutely love that bright red, white, and blue palette.
There aren't many designs as versatile as a disappearing nine-patch, but with just a bit of careful fabric placement this one begs for applique. I can see it in so many color schemes and absolutely any applique template can be used: autumn leaves, cat silhouettes, flowers, hearts, Christmas stocking ... anything at all that suits you.
Instructions:
Use 1/4" seam allowances throughout.
Make four blocks.
1. For each block, arrange three 5" x 5" red squares, four 5" x 5" white squares, and one 5" x 5" blue square as shown here. Sew into three rows of three.
2. Measure 2 1/4" in from the seams of the center rows. Cut straight down the middle. Then straight across the middle horizontally, again measuring 2 1/4" from the seams of the center rows.
3. Rearrange the four segments of the block as shown, and sew together.
4. Arrange the blocks as shown below. Sew together.
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| In this photo the quilt shows a quarter turn clockwise. |
Appliqued Stars
Make four large stars and five small stars.
Large stars are approximately 5" tall and the small stars are 3".
1. Trace the star templates onto the paper side of the fusible web. Cut around the template leaving about 1/4" margin.
2. Place the fusible web onto the wrong side of the blue star fabric and iron onto the fabric according to the instructions for your fusible web.
3. Cut the applique out, remove the paper from the fusible web and arrange onto the quilt top. Press to fuse onto the fabric.
4. Stitch the applique to the quilt top by hand or with a machine zig-zag stitch. I used a machine blanket stitch.
Finish
Make a quilt sandwich of the quilt top, batting, and backing. Quilt as desired. Bind, and it's done.
Happy Stitching!
I want to say thank you for posting this. I sew for the veterans and I wanted a disappearing patch quilt and this was perfect, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy you posted this, I sew for the vets twice a month and wanted a disappearing patch with red, white and blue and this is prefect with the stars.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this will serve the purpose, Joyce. You're working for a very good cause.
DeleteI cant thank you enough. We also sew wheelchair bags, make hats and quilts for the vets, we are starting to sew more quilts so when a vet passes away at the hospital they will put a beautiful quilt on them and not a sheet. Sounds horrible but this is what they do.
DeleteThank you so much for the wonderful work you do. I'm thrilled that this little pattern may be put to such good use.
DeleteThis's a wonderful diy tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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