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Holiday Road Quilt


Hi, my name is Alison Tudor of Sew and Tell Quilts.  Holiday Road was inspired by the Summer Vacation Batiks line and my love of  3D and geometric designs.  I used yardage for my version, but fat quarters would make for a scrappier version.

Summer Vacation Batiks by Moda Fabrics
3/8 yd Ocean 4328-14
2-1/8 yds Ocean 4328-19
3/8 yd Sunset 4328-33
3/8 yd Sunset 4328-36
2-7/8 yds Sand 4328-41
3/8 yd Sunset 4328-35
1/4 yd Sunset 4328-32
4 yards backing fabric of your choice
1/2 yd your choice of binding fabric
68″ x 68″ batting
Foundation patterns


Cutting Directions

  • From the Sand background fabric cut 144 strips 2-3/4″ x 8″ for the star paper pieced blocks. Cut 72
  • 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ squares and 36 5″ x 2-3/4″ strips for the alternating pieced blocks
  • From Ocean blue Cut:  24 2-3/4″ x 8″ strips for the paper pieced star blocks and  72  2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ squares and 36 5″ x 2-3/4″ strips for the alternating pieced blocks
  • From Sunset 4328-36 cut 32 2-3/4″ x 8″ strips for the paper pieced star blocks.
  • From Ocean 4328-14 cut 32 2-3/4″ x 8″ strips for the paper pieced star blocks.
  • From Sunset 4328-33 cut 32 2-3/4″ x 8″ strips for the paper pieced star blocks.
  • From Sunset 4328-32 cut 24 2-3/4″ x 8″ strips for the paper pieced star blocks.
  • For the Inner border cut six 2″ x WOF strips
  • For the Outer border cut seven 4-1/2″ x WOF strips
  • For binding cut seven strips 2-1/2″ x WOF

Piecing the Blocks
This quilt is made with two blocks.  Block 1 is a paper pieced block. Find the templates  {here}.

Block 1 Assembly:

  1. Make 18 copies of each of the paper-foundation pattern pieces and trim the pattern to a comfortable size, leaving at least 1/4˝ around the outside cutting line.  Tape the pieces together to make two identical halves, A and B.
  2. Place a 8” x  2-3/4”  printed rectangle right side up on the blank (unmarked) side of the pattern. Make sure the fabric covers the entire area by at least 1/4˝ on all sides and pin in place. Place a 8” x 2-3/4” white rectangle on top of  the print rectangle, right sides together. With the marked side of the paper foundation up and the fabrics on the bottom, sew on the line between areas A1 and A2.
  3. Fold the paper pattern back and trim the seam allowance to 1/4˝. Open the fabrics so that both pieces are right side up and press. 
  4.  Fold the paper back along the next seam line, between areas A2 and A3. Trim the fabric so that it extends 1/4˝ past the folded line. This trimming creates a straight edge upon which you can line up your next fabric piece, making the placement easier. 
  5.  Repeat step 4  adding white and print rectangles in numerical order until the pattern is completely covered with fabric pieces. Press the unit.  
  6.  Use a rotary cutter to trim away the excess fabric around the block, leaving a 1/4˝ seam allowance all around the outer sewing line Do this for both halves of each block.   To finish the block place the right sides together, carefully line up the two halves and sew a 1/4″ seam across the long side to complete the block.. The block should measure 9-1/2” square.  Make 18 of these blocks paying close attention to the layout diagram for color placement.
Paper pieced block

Block 2 Assembly:

  1. Sew a white 2-3/4″ square to a blue 2-3/4″ square.  
  2. Paying close attention to the block color layout, sew this unit to 5″ x 2-3/4″ rectangle.  Make four of these, two with a white corner and two with a blue corner. 
  3. Sew the quarters together to make two halves
  4. Sew the halves together to finish the block. 
  5. Square to 9-1/2″.  Make 18 of these blocks.
Alternating pieced block layout

Quilt Assembly:

  1. Following the layout diagram, sew blocks 1 and 2 side to side making sure to line up the seams.  Alternate blocks to make a row.   
  2. Sew the rows together, matching your seams to complete the quilt top center.
Borders:
  1. For the inner border, sew two 2″ x WOF strips end to end, cut to 54-1/2″.  Sew these to the sides of the quilt center.
  2. Sew two 2″  x WOF strips end to end, cut to 57-1/2″.  Sew these to the top and bottom of the quilt center to finish the inner border.
  3. For the outer border, sew two 4-1/2″  x WOF strips end to end, cut to 57-1/2″.  Sew these to the sides of the quilt center.
  4. Sew two 4-1/2″  x WOF strips end to end, cut to 65″.  Sew these to the top and bottom of the quilt center to complete the quilt top.


Layer, baste, quilt and bind to complete the quilt.  I quilted this one in an overall spiral pattern.

Quilt Layout Diagram
Holiday Road two tone

Here is what this quilt would look like using just the blue and white for those interested.  Yardage for quilt top would be 2-1/2 yards white, 3-1/8 yards blue.  You might want to bump yardage up a bit to account for paper piecing.

Finished quilt = 65″ x 65″
36 – 9″ blocks

Alison Tudor
{www.sewandtellquilts.com}

Have A Heart Baby Quilt




Hi, my name is Alison Tudor of Sew and Tell Quilts. This is a fun and quick project that could make a wonderful quilt for a baby girl or a large Valentine’s Day wall hanging.


Moda fabric Printemps
Designer 3 Sisters
Materials Needed: 
1 Jelly roll 44030JR 
1-1/2 yards  Printemps Linen 44035-11 for background and border blocks. 
3/8 yd Printemps Primrose 44030-13 for border. 
1/2 yd Printemps Tonal Scarlet 44036-15 for inner border.   
1/8 yd Printemps Scarlet 44037-15
1/4 yd Printemps Tonal Primrose 44036-13
3 yards backing fabric
3/8 yd binding fabric (5 strips 2.5″)


Cutting Directions

Cut 251 2-1/2″ squares of Printemps Linen 44035-11 for the background and border blocks.
Cut 24 2-1/2″ squares of Printemps Tonal Primrose for the inner corners.
Cut 59 2-1/2″ squares of a good mix of light and dark prints from the jelly roll for the heart.
Cut 4 2-1/2″ squares  Printemps Scarlet for the “L” 
Cut 4 2-21/2″ squares Printemps Pond 44031 14 for the “O”
Cut 5 2-1/2″ squares Printemps Scarlet 44037 15 for the “V”
Cut 4 2-1/2″ squares Printemps Buttercup 44034 12 for the “E”
Cut 4 1-1/2″ x WOF strips Printemps Tonal Scarlet 44036-15 for inner border.  
Cut 42 2-1/2″ squares Printemps Primrose 44030-13 for outer border blocks.

From your choice of binding fabric, cut 5 strips measuring 2½” x WOF  

Quilt Assembly

Working in sections, following the sectional layout diagram, sew the 2-1/2″ squares together to construct the rows. Press the seams in opposite directions for each row to help make the seams line up as you build the quilt top. Once all the sections have been completed, stitch the sections together to complete the quilt top center.

Sections Diagram

Making The Borders
 For the inner border, cut two 1-1-2″ strips 38″ long and two 1-1/2″ strips 40-1/2″ long. Sew these to the sides and the top and bottom of the quilt top center.  For the outer border, alternately join pink and cream colored 2-1/2″ border blocks to make a strip.  Two sides should require 20 blocks; 10 of each color measuring 40″. Two sides should require 22 blocks; 11 of each color measuring 44″.  Sew these to the sides and the top and bottom of the quilt to complete the top.

Quilt Layout Diagram

Finished quilt 44″ x 44″

Alison Tudor
{Sew and Tell Quilts}

Sunny Steps Quilt


Hi, my name is Alison Tudor of Sew and Tell Quilts. Sunny Steps was inspired by Kate Spain’s Sunnyside line and my love of  3D and geometric designs. While this quilt looks great in these middle volume colors, it also looks great in solids and bold prints. Don’t let paper piecing scare you away from this pattern. This is a very simple paper piecing project. The only tricky part to this quilt is getting all the prints in the right place.

Come and visit me at sewandtellquilts.com any time.

 

  • 3⅛ yards of Bella Solids white (9900-98)
  • 1 fat quarter bundle of Sunnyside by Kate Spain
  • ¾ yard of Sunnyside Prism Blaze for the middle border
  • 2 yards of Sunnyside Skyward Sprig for the outer border and binding (or ½ yard of a different print if you choose to use a contrasting binding)
  • 4¼ yards backing fabric
  • 72″ x 72″ piece of batting
  • Foundation pattern pieces (in Printer Friendly Version)


Pay close attention to the Quilt Layout Diagram as fabric placement is very important. You may choose to cut your strips slightly larger than indicated if you are new to foundation piecing. Make a test block before cutting all of your fabric.

Cutting Directions
 Select 32 fat quarters from the bundle. Choose a good mix of light and dark prints.


From each fat quarter cut: 
2 – 4″ x wof strips, sub cut each into one 11″ x 4″ strip (for block centers) and one 4″ x 5″ strip (for block corners)
1 – 3 1/2″ x wof strip, sub cut  into two 3 1/2 x 5″ strip (for block corners)

From the white fabric cut: 
28 – 3″ x wof strips, sub cut into six 3″ x 6″ pieces (for blocks)

From middle border fabric, cut 6 strips measuring 2½”” x WOF

From outer border fabric, cut 7 strips measuring 4½” x WOF

From the binding fabric, cut 7 strips measuring 2½” x WOF 

Making the Blocks
This quilt looks complicated but consists of two simple blocks, A and B. Don’t let paper piecing scare you. This is an easy paper pieced project, good for a first time paper piecer.

Block A

Block B

Foundation patterns for Blocks A and B can be found in the Printer Friendly file at the bottom of this post. 

  1. Make 32 copies of each of the paper-foundation pattern blocks and trim the pattern to a comfortable size, leaving at least 1/4˝ around the outside cutting line. 
  2. Place a 11” x 3-1/4” rectangle right side up on the blank (unmarked) side of the pattern. Make sure the fabric covers the entire area by at least 1/4˝ on all sides and pin in place. Place a 11” x 2-3/4” white rectangle on top of  the print rectangle, right sides together. With the marked side of the paper foundation up and the fabrics on the bottom, sew on the line between areas 1 and 
  3. Fold the paper pattern back and trim the seam allowance to 1/4˝. Open the fabrics so that both pieces are right side up and press. 
  4.  Fold the paper back along the next seam line, between areas 2 and 3. Trim the fabric so that it extends 1/4˝ past the folded line. This trimming creates a straight edge upon which you can line up your next fabric piece, making the placement easier. 
  5.  Place a 4” x 2-1/2” corner rectangle on top of white piece and sew on the line between areas 2 and 3. Flip open the triangle and press. 
  6.  Repeat steps 4 and 5, adding white and print rectangles in numerical order until the pattern is completely covered with fabric pieces. Press the unit. 
  7.  Use a rotary cutter to trim away the excess fabric around the block, leaving a 1/4˝ seam allowance all around the outer sewing line. The block should measure 7” square. 

Quilt Layout Diagram 

Make the Borders
Join the 1 1/2″ wide white strips end to end. Measure the length of the quilt, it should measure 56″, cut two strips to this length.  Sew the strips to the sides of the quilt top. Measure the width of the quilt top, it should measure 58″. Cut two strips to this length. Sew the strips to the top and bottom of the quilt top for the inner border.

For middle border join  2 1/2″ wide strips end to end. Measure the length of the quilt, it should measure 58″.  Cut two strips to this length.  Sew the strips to the sides of the quilt top. Measure the width of the quilt top, it should measure 62″. Cut two strips to this length. Sew the strips to the top and bottom of the quilt top.

For the outer border join 4 1/2″ strips  end to end.  Measure the length of the quilt, it should measure 62″. Cut two strips to this length. Sew the strips to the sides of the quilt top. Measure the width of the quilt top, it should measure 70″.   Cut two strips to this length. Sew the strips to the top and bottom of the quilt top to complete the borders.

Quilt Assembly
Lay out the blocks in 8 rows of 8 blocks each as shown in the quilt layout diagram. Join the blocks in rows and then join the rows. Add the 1 1/2” white inner border, the 2-1/2” middle border and the 4-1/2” outer border. Layer the quilt top with batting and backing; baste.

Quilt as desired. Detail in photo below shows how I quilted mine.

Piece binding strips end-to-end on the bias and press seams. Press in half lengthwise to create single-fold binding. Attach to quilt using your preferred binding method.


 This was quilted with a stair-step straight-line pattern. Finished quilt measures 70″ x 70″

Alison Tudor
{www.sewandtellquilts.com}