Dramatic Quilt, Easy To Do!

simple instructions for a tricky look!

Posted by ScentsyVT

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This is an easy quilt pattern I found online. This looks really intricate and difficult, but it's simple. Let me show you!
Looking back i wish i had used more colors, or simplified it...it's a little loud. But I am still very proud of if. Labor of love for my baby cousin.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • 1 yd Cotton Fabric
  • 1 yd Cotton Fabric
  • 1 yd Cotton Fabric
  • Sewing Equipment
  • Cutting Mat
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Cutting Ruler

Steps (9 steps, 1440 minutes)

  1. 1

    Lets start! Cut 3.5" strips! To replicate mine, cut one color, 4 black strips, 4 white strips. Sew 3 strips together: black white black. Then the second large strip: white blue white. And the last: another black white black.

  2. 2

    From those, cut strips 3.5" wide

  3. 3

    Sew together into 9 patch(Yes! you can use this strip piece method to make a simple nine patch quilt).

    Arg! i am just now noticing the graphic colors don't match the photo! whoops!

  4. 4

    Now take out your rotary blade, ruler and cutting mat and cut down the center. Turn mat and cut down middle again, as shown in photo.

  5. 5

    Now flip 2 of the squares color pointing out. Are you still with me? Pin and sew, top 2 together, and lower 2.

  6. 6

    Pin and sew, top 2 together, and lower 2. And then the top to lower...and there you have your fabulous patch!

  7. 7

    It does take more work to make this than a regular nine patch, but it looks so intricate! People will think you are some world class quilter! With decades of experience!

  8. 8

    I also used the blue in the border to tie it together. I didn't own enough blue fabric so i put in some pink with blue birds. I hope my aunt/uncle don't mind: they requested blue!

  9. 9

    In case you are wondering, I used 2 different squares to achieve this look. To copy it just switch white and black (ex. 1st strip:wh, blk, white, ...you get it). I also quilted it, starting at a corner and stitching diagonally through all squares. Only after quilting it did I finish the edges of blanket. Happy stitching and I wish you no seam ripping!

    ps. questions? contact me.