Big Block Quilts
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Introduction
Make a big impact with big blocks! Big Block Quilts is a collection of
delightful quilt projects made with large blocks. Working with big blocks
can be lots of fun, and in many cases, they make putting together a quilt go
faster. It all depends on the block. If you’re looking for beautiful quilts to
make but have limited time, big blocks may be the solution. You can
achieve a classic or trendy look in your quilts and still have time for your
family.
These 10 big block quilts have everything you’re looking for. There are
quick and easy quilts that you can work on when you have a free afternoon,
or if you’re looking for a quilt with a bit more challenge, you’ll find that
here too. This book is destined to become your go-to when you need
inspiration!
Enjoy!
Table of Contents
Pattern Services and Revisions
Templates
Whimsical Medallion
Monkey Business
Medal Ribbon
Asian Delight
Pebble Beach
Grosse Pointe Park
Peach Punch
Twilight Topper
Three Shades of Green Table Topper
Fresh Aire Bed Runner
General Information
Quilting Basics
Special Thanks
Supplies
Whimsical Medallion
Start with one big block and add more piecing around
it to make this gorgeous medallion that will get you
lots of compliments.
Design by Pam Boswell
Quilted by Teresa Laughlin
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
Finished Sizes
Quilt Size: 72" × 72"
Block Sizes: 10" × 10" and 20" × 20"
Number of Blocks: 20 and 4
Block A
10" × 10" Finished Block
Make 4
Block B
10" × 10" Finished Block
Make 16
Block C
20" × 20" Finished Block
Make 4
Materials
• 1¾ yards white-with-gold dot*
• 2¼ yards black print*
• 1¾ yards black and gold paisley print*
• 1¼ yards gold paisley*
• 1 yard gold-and-white herringbone*
• Backing to size
• Batting to size*
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
*Fabrics from Benartex and Warm & White batting from The Warm Company used to make
sample.
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise
specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
WOF – width of fabric
HST – half-square triangle
QST – quarter-square triangle
Cutting
From white-with-gold dot cut:
• 44 (3") A squares
• 12 (5½") B squares
• 44 (3⅜") C squares then cut once diagonally
• 16 (5⅞") D squares then cut once diagonally
• 8 (5⅞") P squares then cut once diagonally
From black print cut:
• 4 (3") E squares
• 12 (5½") F squares
• 40 (3⅜") G squares then cut once diagonally
• 4 (5⅞") R squares then cut once diagonally
• 7 (2½") H/I strips, stitch short ends to short ends, then subcut into:
2 (2½" × 60½") H and 2 (2½" × 64½") I border strips
• 8 (2¼" × WOF) binding strips
From gold paisley cut:
• 44 (3⅜") J squares then cut once diagonally
• 12 (5⅞") Q squares then cut once diagonally
From gold-and-white herringbone cut:
• 4 (5½") K squares
• 16 (5⅞") L squares then cut once diagonally
From black-and-gold paisley cut:
• 4 (10½") M squares
• 7 (4½") N/O strips, stitch short ends to short ends, then subcut into
2 (4½" X 64½") N and 2 (4½" × 72½") O border strips
Completing the Blocks
1. Stitch one C HST to one J HST as shown in Figure 1. Press. Make 48.
Figure 1
2. Stitch one G HST to one J HST as shown in Figure 1. Make 40.
3. Stitch one C HST to one G HST as shown in Figure 1. Make 40.
4. Stitch one D HST to one L HST as shown in Figure 2. Make 32.
Figure 2
5. Stitch one P HST to one Q HST as shown in Figure 2. Make 16.
6. Stitch one R HST to one Q HST as shown in Figure 2. Make 8.
7. Arrange three A squares, one each E and K square, four C-J units, and
two each C-G and G-J units into four rows as shown in Figure 3. Sew rows
together and join to make one Block A. Press. Make four.
Figure 3
8. Arrange 2 A squares, 2 each C-J, C-G, G-J and D-L units into three rows
as shown in Figure 4. Sew rows together and join to make one Block B.
Press. Make 16.
Figure 4
9. Arrange three each B and F squares, four P-Q units, two R-Q units and
one M square into three rows as shown in Figure 5. Sew rows together and
join to make one Block C. Press. Make four.
Figure 5
Completing the Quilt
Refer to the Assembly Diagram as needed for construction.
1. Join the four Block C blocks together to create the quilt center.
2. Join four Block B blocks to make a row. Repeat to make a second row.
Join rows to each side of the quilt center.
3. Join four Block B blocks and two Block A blocks to make a row as
shown. Repeat to make a second row. Stitch to the top and bottom of the
quilt center.
4. Stitch H strips to each side of the quilt center and I strips to the top and
bottom. Press.
5. Stitch N strips to each side of the quilt center and O strips to the top and
bottom to complete the quilt top.
6. Create a quilt sandwich referring to Quilting Basics and quilt as desired.
7. Join the binding strips and bind the edges referring to Quilting Basics.
Whimsical Medallion
Assembly Diagram 72" × 72"
Monkey Business
A collection of bright fabrics and only six 16-inch
blocks make this a fun and easy quilt.
Design by Lyn Brown
Quilted by Cathy O’Brien
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
Finished Sizes
Quilt Size: 52" × 72"
Block Size: 16" × 16"
Number of Blocks: 6
Monkey Business
16" × 16" Finished Block
Make 6
Materials
• ¼ yard each lime, dark violet, teal, orange, lilac, gold, green, red,
pink, red-orange and bright blue tonals*
• ¾ yard medium blue tonal*
• 4 yards white solid*
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
*Fabrics from Hoffman California-International Fabrics used to make sample.
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise
specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
WOF – width of fabric
HST – half-square triangle
QST – quarter-square triangle
Cutting
From each lime, dark violet, teal & orange tonal cut:
• 6 (4½") A squares
From each lilac, gold, green, red, pink, red-orange and bright
blue tonal cut:
• 6 (2½" × 4½") B rectangles
From medium blue tonal cut:
• 6 (2½" × 4½") B rectangles
• 7 (2½" × WOF) binding strips
From white solid cut:
• 24 (2½" × 8½") C rectangles
• 6 (8½") D squares
• 3 (4½" × 16½") E strips
• 2 (4½" × 36½") F strips
• 6 (8" × WOF) G/H strips, stitch short ends to short ends, then subcut
into:
2 (8" × 71½") G and 2 (8" × 36½") H border strips
Completing the Blocks
1. Stitch pairs of B rectangles together along short sides as shown in Figure
1. Make six sets of four pairs: green and gold, medium blue and red-orange,
red and lilac, and pink and bright blue. Press.
Figure 1
2. Stitch C strip to each unit from step 1, watching orientation, as shown in
Figure 2. Press. Make six each.
Figure 2
3. Select units from step 2 and join to opposite sides of D square as shown
in Figure 3 to make a center row. Press. Make six.
Figure 3
4. Arrange and stitch A squares to each end of remaining units from step 2
as shown in Figure 4 to make top/bottom rows. Press. Make six each.
Figure 4
5. Referring to the block drawing for color placement, stitch one each row
from step 4 to top and bottom of a center row to complete one block. Press.
Make six blocks.
Completing the Quilt
Refer to the Assembly Diagram as needed for construction.
1. Arrange blocks in three rows of two blocks each with an E strip between
each block, noting position of A squares when arranging rows. Sew into
three rows. Press.
2. Sew rows together with F strips between rows. Press.
3. Stitch one G strip to each side of quilt center. Press, then stitch one H
strip to the top and bottom. Press.
4. Create a quilt sandwich referring to Quilting Basics and quilt as desired.
5. Join the binding strips and bind the edges referring to Quilting Basics.
