Quilt Patchwork Patterns
Free Quilt Pattern?
I'm looking for a pattern to make a quilt that looks like a jigsaw puzzle. Also, a pattern to make a quilter's sewing kit. Such as, http://www.ericas.com/sewing/patterns/88573b.jpg
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- Try the links: http://www.equiltpatterns.com/quiltpattern.php?cPath=8&products_id=26 http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore28.html http://www.equiltpatterns.com/quiltpattern.php?cPath=8&products_id=53 http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/c-Misc_Patterns.html?E+scstore http://www.tropicalquilter.com/patterns.html http://www.reprodepotfabrics.com/jpnjgswp.html good luck
- For the jigsaw puzzle quilt, there are two variations. One is pieced and is all squares and rectangles. The other is pieced and appliquéd (the interlocking parts are appliquéd) and has rounded edges. The first link below is instructions for the appliquéd version. If you're comfortable with appliqué (or are willing to try something new), this might actually be a little easier, since you don't have to keep track of your colors quite so carefully. If you prefer to strip piece, you need to be very VERY careful with which fabrics go where. You need to make a chart that shows the blocks and color choices, since each block has to match up correctly with three other blocks. I can't find a free pattern for it, but it's fairly easy to figure out. Draw a square the size you want your finished block to be. It should be divisible by 4 so for this example I'm going to use an 8 inch square. Draw a line 2" from the left edge, running from the top to the bottom. Draw a line along the bottom of the large section that's left, 2" from the bottom. In the small section at the left, measure 3" from the top and draw a line connecting the two sides. Measure down 2" and draw another line connecting the two sides. In the section at the bottom, measure 3" from the RIGHT and draw a line connecting the top and bottom lines of that section. Measure 2" to the left of that line and draw another. The two 2" squares that you've created, one on the left side and one on the bottom, are the interlocking parts from the squares that you'll place next to this one. Everything else in that block is the same fabric. To sew it, you'll cut a 6 1/2" square (remember, you need to add seam allowances), and a 2 1/2" strip from your main fabric. Sub cut the strip into three 3 1/2" pieces and one 1 1/2" piece. You'll also cut two 2 1/2" squares - one from each of two DIFFERENT fabrics. Sew the 1 1/2" strip to one of the squares, and a 3 1/2" strip to the other side. Sew that to the bottom side of the large square. Now sew the remaining 3 1/2" strips on either side of the other small square, and sew that strip to the left side of the large square. You've finished the block! It's really very easy to make the blocks. The hard part is keeping your fabric straight, because you need to match the main fabric from one block to the little square of the block next to it - every block has to match three others. As for the sewing kit, your best bet is to check out the pattern books (McCalls and Simplicity are most likely) at your local fabric and craft store. If you have a Jo-Ann Fabrics in your area, watch for the patterns to go on sale for 99 cents (in my local Jo-Ann's, the McCalls are on sale right now). You won't have much luck finding a free pattern for this.
