SPQG Bear Hugs Block and Quilt Pattern
Fabric Requirements for block:
Background (solid white, off-white, cream; muslin)
A (8) 4.5” x 4.5”
Main colors (two or more complimentary colors; great time to use fabric scraps)
B (4) 4.5” x 4.5”
C (4) 4.5” x 4.5”
***This pattern has been written for 2 main colors, but you can include more.
Sewing directions: RST – right sides together; WS – wrong side. Use ¼” seam allowance; WOF – width of fabric
To make half square triangles (Figure 1):
1) Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on WS of fabric C.
2) With RST of (1) A and (1) C, sew a scant ¼” seam on both sides of the line.
3) Cut on the drawn diagonal line and press towards the darker fabric.
4) Trim both units to 4” x 4” to make (2) A/C HST. Repeat for a total of (8) A/C HST units.
5) Repeat steps 1-4 for (4) B and (4) C pieces, for a total of (8) B/C HST units.
Fabric Requirements for block:
Background (solid white, off-white, cream; muslin)
A (8) 4.5” x 4.5”
Main colors (two or more complimentary colors; great time to use fabric scraps)
B (4) 4.5” x 4.5”
C (4) 4.5” x 4.5”
***This pattern has been written for 2 main colors, but you can include more.
Sewing directions: RST – right sides together; WS – wrong side. Use ¼” seam allowance; WOF – width of fabric
To make half square triangles (Figure 1):
1) Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on WS of fabric C.
2) With RST of (1) A and (1) C, sew a scant ¼” seam on both sides of the line.
3) Cut on the drawn diagonal line and press towards the darker fabric.
4) Trim both units to 4” x 4” to make (2) A/C HST. Repeat for a total of (8) A/C HST units.
5) Repeat steps 1-4 for (4) B and (4) C pieces, for a total of (8) B/C HST units.
Assemble the block:
6) Using Figure 2 as a guide, layout and assemble the rows for the block.
7) Following Figure 2, sew row 2 to the bottom of row 1. Sew row 3 to the bottom of row 2. Sew row 4 to the bottom of row 3. Finished block (Figure 3) will measure 14.5” x 14.5”.
6) Using Figure 2 as a guide, layout and assemble the rows for the block.
7) Following Figure 2, sew row 2 to the bottom of row 1. Sew row 3 to the bottom of row 2. Sew row 4 to the bottom of row 3. Finished block (Figure 3) will measure 14.5” x 14.5”.
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Fabric Requirements for the quilt (based on original pattern from Carriage Quilt Shop):
Background (solid white, off-white, cream; muslin) and Border 1
2.5 yards
Main colors (two or more complimentary colors; great time to use fabric scraps), Border 2, and binding
3.2 yards total
Backing
3.5 yards
Batting
Twin size (~72” x 93”)
Assembling the quilt:
1) Make (12) Bear Hug blocks.
2) Using Figure 4 as a guide, layout and assemble the blocks in rows (rotate the blocks so that middle corner patterns/colors match).
3) Following Figure 4, sew row 2 to the bottom of row 1. Sew row 3 to the bottom of row 2. Sew row 4 to the bottom of row 3. Main quilt body should measure 56.5” x 42.5”.
Background (solid white, off-white, cream; muslin) and Border 1
2.5 yards
Main colors (two or more complimentary colors; great time to use fabric scraps), Border 2, and binding
3.2 yards total
Backing
3.5 yards
Batting
Twin size (~72” x 93”)
Assembling the quilt:
1) Make (12) Bear Hug blocks.
2) Using Figure 4 as a guide, layout and assemble the blocks in rows (rotate the blocks so that middle corner patterns/colors match).
3) Following Figure 4, sew row 2 to the bottom of row 1. Sew row 3 to the bottom of row 2. Sew row 4 to the bottom of row 3. Main quilt body should measure 56.5” x 42.5”.
4) From background color, cut 2.5” WOF strips for Border 1. Sew strips together to make (2) 56.5” strips, and (2) 46.5” strips.
5) Sew Border 1 strips to left and right of quilt. Then sew Border 1 strips to the top and bottom of the quilt body (Figure 5).
6) From a main color, cut 5” WOF strips for Border 2. Sew strips to make (2) 60.5” strips, and (2) 55.5” strips.
7) Sew Border 2 strips to left and right of quilt. Then sew Border 2 strips to the top and bottom of the quilt body (Figure 6). Quilt should measure 69.5” x 55.5” before binding (Figure 7).
5) Sew Border 1 strips to left and right of quilt. Then sew Border 1 strips to the top and bottom of the quilt body (Figure 5).
6) From a main color, cut 5” WOF strips for Border 2. Sew strips to make (2) 60.5” strips, and (2) 55.5” strips.
7) Sew Border 2 strips to left and right of quilt. Then sew Border 2 strips to the top and bottom of the quilt body (Figure 6). Quilt should measure 69.5” x 55.5” before binding (Figure 7).
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The Bear Hug program benefits all members of the Southtowns Piecemakers Quilt Guild. The blocks will be turned into quilts for members who are ill, or are in need of our love and support. The quilts will be a giant bear hug from all of us.
Blocks can be given to the sunshine committee. We may call on you to give a small hand in helping us put them together. We appreciate all your help. |
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