The ABC's Quilt Pattern
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This whimsical quilt pattern brings the joy of learning to life with every stitch! Perfect for little ones and educators alike, this charming design features the ABCs intricately woven into a delightful patchwork motif. Each letter becomes a vibrant piece of the puzzle, inviting young minds to explore the world of language and literacy in a playful and tactile way. Whether used as a cozy blanket for story time or hung as a colorful wall hanging in a classroom or child's bedroom, this quilt pattern is sure to spark curiosity and imagination. Stitch by stitch, watch as the alphabet comes alive in a beautiful tapestry of knowledge and creativity.
Completed Quilt: 40” x 48”
Materials List
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JANOME SUPPLIES REQUIRED
- 44" x 52" quilt batting
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Acrylic ruler
- Thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Pencil
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FABRIC AND NOTIONS REQUIRED
- Co-ordinating fabric scraps (minimum of 6" x 6")
- 60 different prints
- 5 pieces of contrasting fabric (6" x 6") for letters "H" and "I" and for the small squares at the bottom right of the quilt
- Ground fabric: 1 yard
- Backing fabric: 1 1/2 yards
- Binding fabric: 1/2 yard
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cutting Instructions:
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Ground fabric:
A - 22 pieces - 2½” x 5½”
B1 - 1 piece - 1½” x 4½”
B2 - 4 pieces - 1½” x 3”
B3 - 1 piece 1½” x 2½”
B4 - 1 piece - 4½” x 21½”
B5 - 1 piece - 2½” x 21½”
C - 1 piece - 2½” x 40½”
D - 3 pieces - 2½” x 33½”
E - 2 pieces - 3½” x 40½”
F - 2 pieces - 4½” x 40”
Use the remainder ground fabric for piecing the letters. -
Binding fabric: Cut 5 strips 2½” x WOF (width of fabric) Contrasting fabric: G - Cut 5 squares 1½” x 1½”
Quilt Top Construction:
** All seam allowances are 1/4”.
Download the paper piecing pattern pdf for letters here: http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/back-to-school-quilt-for-janome/
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For each letter, piece with paper piecing technique. Numbers on individual pieces indicate order in which to piece.
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Choose fabrics that are lighter or darker in value as per Diagram 1 to achieve depth and variety. All blocks should measure 5½” square when completed (includes seam allowance).
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Following Diagram 1, add ground fabric sashing in the following order:
- Sew pieces “A” between letter blocks. Sew pieces B1, four B2 & B3 between small squares “G”.
- Sew B4 and B5 to top and bottom of strip with small squares.
- Sew “C” between 1st and 2nd column of letters, pinning first.
- Sew three “D” to last three columns of letters, pinning first.
- Sew block of last three strips of letters to block of small squares.
- Sew this to block of first two strips of letters, pinning first.
- Add “E” to both sides, then “F” to top and bottom.
Assembling Quilt
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Layer backing, batting and quilt top. Baste or pin.
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Quilt as desired. I used straight line quilting ½” apart on all ground fabric, framing letters.
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Square up quilt. Join binding strips together and bind in your preferred fashion.
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