Hi, all!
I am so very happy to introduce you to one of my favorite people today - Jamie of L'Fair Quilts! I found Jamie's blog long ago, when I first started blogging, and she's been a great source of inspiration to me as I learned to quilt. She's also been a huge supporter of my blogging efforts, and of the Hands2Help Challenge.
She's also a fabulous quilt designer - here's a quilt I made from her pattern "Blue Me Away" - - -
I call my version "Orange You Glad" - and it's my favorite quilt. Every time I look at it, I smile! Be sure to check out more of her patterns at Black Cat Creations.
Today, Jamie's bringing us a tutorial for a great quilt she's designed. I'm so excited to see how to make this quilt - I've seen it in person, but didn't know how she made it. Now I'll have to make one of my own! Enjoy!!
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Hi ya'll, I am Jamie, coming to you from southern Houma, Louisiana, I
bring to you a versatile quilt pattern that can be used for the youngest to the
oldest (boy or girl, man or women) I
have made this quilt several times now ….. as a baby quilt, the 2012 Hands2Help
Challenge and earlier this year, for a baseball team fund raiser. Each of these samples are shown on my blog
today, at L’Fair Quilts.
The version I have chosen to share today is color-blocked…. something
that makes you think of the 1960s.
Against the black background, the bright colors pop, each defining a
quadrant radiating from a yellow center.
Finished 66" x 78"
Here is what you need (will have left-overs)
One (1) yard each of orange, green, blue and purple
Quarter yard (1/4) of yellow
Four (4) yards of black (includes binding)
Five (5) yards of backing.
Are you ready: let’s
start cutting….
Orange:
Two (2) 6 7/8” x WOF strips, then cut seven (7) 6 7/8”
squares
Six (6) 2 ½” x WOF strips
Blue:
Two (2) 6 7/8” x WOF strips, then seven (7) 6 7/8”
squares
Six (6) 2 ½” x WOF strips
Green:
One (1) 6 7/8” X WOF strip, then five (5) 6 7/8” squares
Six (6) 2 ½” X WOF strips
Purple:
One (1) 6 7/8” X WOF strip, then five (5) 6 7/8” squares
Six (6) 2 ½” X WOF strips
Yellow:
Three (3) 2 ½” WOF strips, then cut one (1) 27” strip and
five (5) 13” strips
Black:
Five (5) 6 7/8” X WOF strips, then (24) 6 7/8” squares
Three (3) 6 ½” x WOF strips, then (18) 6 ½” squares
Twenty-four (24) 2 ½” x WOF strips
Three (3) 2 ½” x WOF strips, then cut two (2) 27” strips,
and four 13” strips
Eight (8) 2 ½” x WOF strips for the binding
Blocks Assembled:
Using (1) black 6 7/8”square and (1) orange 6 7/8” square, right sides
together, draw a diagonal line on the back side of the orange. Stitch ¼” on each side of drawn line. Cut apart on drawn line making two (2)
half-square triangles (HSTs). Repeat to
make a total of (14) orange/black HSTs.
Press toward the black.
Repeat for (14) blue/black HSTs.
Repeat for (10) green/black HSTs.
Repeat
for (10) purple/black HSTs.
Join (2) black 2 ½” WOF strips and (1) orange 2 ½” WOF strip as follows,
then cut into five (5) 6 ½” rail fence units.
Repeat
above instructions and make five (5) blue/black rail fences.
Make
five (5) green/black rail fences.
Make
five (5) purple/black rail fences.
Join
together (2) black 2 ½” x 27” strips with (1) yellow 2 ½” x 27” strip, cut into
four (4) 6 ½” rail fences.
Join
together (2) orange 2 ½” x WOF strips with (1) black 2 ½” x WOF strip, (Need
two sets). Join together (1) orange 2 ½” x WOF strips with (2) black 2 ½” x WOF strips (one set).
Cut each strip set into (13) 2 ½” sections to join one of
each into (13) orange/black nine patches.
Repeat
above instructions, for a total of (13) blue/black nine patches.
Repeat
for a total of (11) green/black nine patches.
Repeat
for a total of (11) purple/black nine patches.
Join
together (2) yellow 2 ½” x 13” strips with (1) black 2 ½” x 13”, (Need two
sets). Join together (1) yellow 2 ½” x 13” strips with (2) black 2 ½” x 13”
strips (one set). Cut each strip set
into (5) 2 ½” sections to join one of each into (5) yellow/black nine patches.
Now the fun begins….using the picture and a design wall
(or floor), lay out the blocks into 11 rows across and 13 down. Sew your blocks together from top to bottom
and then sew the columns together.
Layer the quilt top with your favorite batting and
backing. Bind with black.
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Isn't this a fabulous quilt? So easy, yet it looks so intricate! Be sure to hop over and check out the other versions of this quilt on Jamie's blog today, too!
Thanks for all you're doing for the Hands2Help Challenge - remember, you're making a huge difference in the lives of so many with your talents! And be sure to check back next Sunday for a peek into the creative genius of our next guest blogger, Carol!
Hugs!
Sarah
PS - Did you notice the followers count on the top left side bar? Yep, you know what that means - - - a giveaway will be coming soon! Stay tuned….
