210
CHAPTER GALLERY OF PROJECTS
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE
7 inches (17.8 cm)
MATERIALS LIST
FINISHED SIZE
35×42 inches (88.9×106.7 cm)
“Princess Charlotte” foundation paper pattern
Foundation paper: 30 sheets
Various yellows:
7
⁄
8
yard (68.7 cm) total from fat
quarters and fat eighths (blocks)
Various teals:
7
⁄
8
yard (68.7 cm) total from fat quar-
ters and fat eighths (blocks)
Teal and yellow stripe:
5
⁄
8
yard (30.5 cm) (for bias
binding as shown) OR
1
⁄
4
yard (30.5 cm) (for straight
binding)
Light gray: 1
3
⁄
8
yards (80 cm) (blocks)
Backing: 1
1
⁄
3
yards (121.9 cm)
Batting: Crib size, at least 41×48 inches (104.2×121.9
cm)
This charming crib quilt is named for my newest
great-niece, Charlotte. Chevron quilts are popu-
lar in nurseries, but this chevron quilt is different:
the chevrons are foundation paper pieced so you
can mix the fabrics in each chevron.
“Princess Charlotte”
Crib Quilt
211
PROJECT “PRINCESS CHARLOTTE” CRIB QUILT
CUTTING DIRECTIONS
Various yellows:
90 rectangles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3) 2
1
⁄
4
×6 inches
(4.5×14 cm) (blocks)
Various teals:
90 rectangles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3) 2
1
⁄
4
×6 inches
(4.5×14 cm) (blocks)
Light gray:
60 squares (A4, A5, B4, B5) 5
1
⁄
2
inches (11.1 cm),
cut in half diagonally (blocks)
Teal and yellow stripe:
4 strips, 2×42 or 2
1
⁄
4
×42 inches (5.1×106.7 or
5.7×106.7 cm) as you prefer (straight binding)
For bias binding, cut enough strips from a 23-inch
square to equal 164 inches (416.6 cm), plus 2 inches
(5.1 cm) for every two strips cut (for joining)
Backing:
1 rectangle 41×48 inches (104.2×121.9 cm)
Making the Foundation Blocks
In foundation piecing, you sew with the printed side
of the foundation pattern facing up, and the fabrics
underneath. The resulting block is a mirror image of
the printed foundation pattern.
1. Prepare foundations by copying the Princess
Charlotte pattern onto foundation paper. Prepare
30 foundations. Each foundation has two parts—the
A side and the B side. You’ll sew the two sides
together after foundation piecing each side. To help
in placing the fabrics for the chevron, trim each
foundation, leaving a
1
⁄
4
-inch (.6 cm) seam allow-
ance on all sides (
1
⁄
4
inch outside the solid outline).
Block Z (Make 15)
Block Y (Make 15)
2. Foundation piece the A side of a Block Z (A1-A5).
Trim this section to 4×7
1
⁄
2
inches (8.9×19 cm), which
includes the necessary seam allowances. Repeat to
complete the A side of 15 Block Zs and 15 Block Ys.
3. Foundation piece the B side of a Block Z (B1-B5).
Trim this section to 4×7
1
⁄
2
inches (8.9×19 cm), which
includes the necessary seam allowances. Repeat to
complete the B side of 15 Block Zs and 15 Block Ys.
4. Carefully match the lines of the chevron and pin
the A and B sides of a Block Z together (right sides
together). Sew with a short stitch length to pierce
the foundation paper. Press open the center seam
between the A and B sides of the block. Repeat to
complete 15 Block Zs and 15 Block Ys.
SIDE B
SIDE A
SIDE B
SIDE A
212
CHAPTER GALLERY OF PROJECTS
Quilt Assembly Diagram
1. Using the Quilt Assembly diagram, arrange blocks in
rows on your design wall. Pay attention to the place-
ment of the blocks, as they alternate colors in each
row. Press seams between blocks in odd rows to the
left and even rows to the right to aid in assembly of
rows.
2. Sew the rows together, taking care not to catch
the tip (point) of each chevron. Press row seams
open. The quilt should measure 35
1
⁄
2
×42
1
⁄
2
inches
(88.9×106.7 cm).
Quilting and Finishing
1. Remove selvages from the backing before basting
the quilt. Quilt as desired. The sample quilt was
quilted with straight lines in the chevrons
1
⁄
4
inch
(.6 cm) from the seams, and with straight lines in
the gray areas
1
⁄
2
inch (1.2 cm) from the seams.
2. Square up the quilted quilt and bind it. Add a label.
5. Trim each finished block to 7
1
⁄
2
inches (19 cm)
square, which includes the necessary seam allow-
ances. Remove the foundation papers.
Assembling the Quilt Center
Block Z
Block Y
213
PROJECT “PRINCESS CHARLOTTE” CRIB QUILT
Toddler Lap Full
Size 49×63 inches (124.5×160 cm) 63×70 inches (160×177.8 cm) 84×91 inches (213.4×231.2 cm)
Block setting 7×9 9×10 12×13
Block Z 35 45 84
Block Y 28 45 72
Various yellows 1
1
⁄
2
yards (91.4 cm) 2
2
⁄
3
yards (1.4 m) 3
7
⁄
8
yards (2.1 m)
Various teals 2 yards (1.8 m) 2
2
⁄
3
yards (2.5 m) 4
1
⁄
2
yards (4.1 m)
Light gray 2
3
⁄
4
yards (2.2 m) 4
1
⁄
2
yards (4.1 m) 6
7
⁄
8
yards (5.2 m)
Binding
3
⁄
8
yard (34.3 cm)
1
⁄
2
yard (45.7 cm)
5
⁄
8
yard (57.2 cm)
Bias Binding 27 inch square,
3
⁄
4
yard 28 inch square,
7
⁄
8
yard 32-inch square, 1 yard
(57.2 cm) (68.6 cm) (80 cm)
Backing 3
1
⁄
8
yards (3.1 m) 3
7
⁄
8
yards (3.5 m) 5 yards (4.6 m)
Batting 55×69 inches (139.7×175.3 cm) 69×76 inches (175.3×193 cm) 82×90 inches (208.3×228.6 cm)
For a fresh take on a modern chevron quilt,
use 1930s reproduction fabrics and crisp
white. The 1930s reproductions add a touch
of whimsy with their charming motifs—
perfect for a baby’s room.
..................Content has been hidden....................
You can't read the all page of ebook, please click here login for view all page.