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Positive Space Quilt Pattern Pattern

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Category:

Quilting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Blanket/Bedspread

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance
Quilt the blanket (design is left up to you)
Piece rectangluar shapes together
Baste a quilt (links to tutorials are provided)
Bind a quilt (links to tutorials are provided)

Pattern Description:

Why all this talk about the negative space in modern quilting? Let's focus on the positive!

This 11 page pattern features cutting diagrams, measurement charts, and instructions for assembling your own throw sized quilt (56" x 65") as well as information for making the quilt in Twin - King sizes.

Strip piecing makes for a fast assembly - and what a great way to showcase your favorite pieces from a charm pack! This pattern includes information for using a Kona Dusty Solids charm packet, however, any 5" squares would work!

This pattern does not include basting, backing, binding, or quilting instructions, but offers links to free tutorials for beginner quilters.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Queen - 89" x 98"
King - 107" x 107"
Throw - 56 x 65"
Twin - 71" x 89"
Full - 89" x 89"

Materials:

Sewing machine
rotary mat and rotary cutter recommended.
About 8 yards of fabric total for a throw-sized quilt

You Will Also Need:

batting
260" of binding