‘plus’ quilt instructions – cot quilt size

Finished size: Fabric choice: The design:

38 x 52 inches (cot quilt) I’ve used 15 different fabrics, so You can go for a random pattern,
With these dimensions you can as to get about two ‘pluses’ from or something more structured —
use one single piece of fabric for each. My fabrics were 45" wide, play around with your layout before
the backing — the fabric I used so used approximately 4.5" of each. sewing together your pieces!
is 42 inches wide, which means How many fabrics you use is up I quilted my plus quilt by sewing
there’s enough overhang to have to you. 1/4 inch on both sides of the
the quilt professionally quilted, seams (see reference photos on
if so desired. www.fortheloveofgeorge.com.au).

Block Pieces Cut size Sewn size

#1 72 4" x 4" 3. 5" x 3. 5"
#2 27 11" x 4" 1 0 . 5" x 3. 5"
#3 6 7. 5" x 4 " 7" x 3. 5"
Seam allowance: 1/4 inch.

#1: #2: #3:

4" x 4" 11” x 4” 7.5” x 4”
72 pieces 27 pieces 6 pieces

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Designer of the ‘Plus’ quilt is unknown. This tutorial is free to use and distribute, but please quote the source as ‘For the Love of George’ www.fortheloveofgeorge.com.au