PIXEL PLAID

Join simple strips and squares together to recreate a classic checked pattern with a chic modern twist

YOU WILL NEED

■ Fabric A (silver) 2¼yds (includes binding)

■ Fabric B (fog) / yd

■ Fabric C (aqua) 1¼yds

■ Fabric D (jade green) ½yd

■ Fabric E (candy green) ¾yd

■ Fabric F (white) / yd

■ Fabric G (pond) ¼yd

■ Backing fabric: 4½yds

■ Batting: 80in square

FINISHED SIZE ■ 72in square

NOTES

■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.

■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed.

■ Press all fabrics well before cutting.

■ WST = wrong sides together.

■ WOF = width of fabric.

■ Fabric supplied by Robert Kaufman (robertkaufman.com)

FABRICS USED

■ Solids are Kona Cotton Solids in Silver, Fog, Aqua, Jade Green, Candy Green and Pond by Robert Kaufman.

■ Backing is Crosshatch in Fog by Carolyn Friedlander for Robert Kaufman.

CUTTING OUT

1

From Fabric A cut:

■ Eight (8) 2¼in x WOF strips for the binding.

■ One (1) 5½in x 18½in piece (A).

■ Four (4) 4½in x 18½in pieces (B).

■ Four (4) 5½in x 11in pieces (C).

■ Four (4) 4½in x 11in pieces (D).

■ Six (6) 7in x 5½in pieces (E).

■ Twelve (12) 7in x 4½in pieces (F).

2

From Fabric B cut:

■ Twenty (20) 7in squares (G).

3

From Fabric C cut:

■ Eight (8) 5½in x 18½in pieces (H).

■ Sixteen (16) 7in x 5½in pieces (I)

4

From Fabric D cut:

■ Twelve (12) 7in squares (J).

5

From Fabric E cut:

■ Four (4) 5½in x 18½in pieces (K).

■ Eight (8) 7in x 5½in pieces (L).

6

From Fabric F cut:

■ Twelve (12) 4½in x 5½in pieces (M).

■ Twelve (12) 5½in squares (N).

7

From Fabric G cut:

■ Four (4) 7in squares (O).

PIECING THE QUILT TOP

8

Referring to the Layout Diagram and starting with the left column, take two D pieces, three M pieces and two B pieces. Sew the pieces together as shown. Press the seams towards the top.

9

Use the Layout Diagram to piece the rest of the columns in a similar manner, alternating between pressing seams towards the top and bottom of the columns so that when sewn together, the seams nest neatly.

10

Sew the columns together, nesting seams for a precise finish. Press the seams open or to one side.

USE THE SQUARE PIECING AS A GUIDE FOR QUILTING PERFECTLY STRAIGHT LINES