Patches For Chris Quilt Pattern

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Patches For Chris
Designed by Elizabeth Phinder

Finished Quilt Size:
63" x 79 1/2"

Note: Click here to download appliqué templates (PDF Format). Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web.

Number of Blocks and
Finished Size
12 Nine-patch Blocks
16 1/2" x 16 1/2"

Patches For Chris

Denim patchwork and appliquéd designs were made for Elizabeth's son, Chris, and can be adapted for any color scheme you choose for your child's room.

Fabric Requirements
Assorted blue denims
...(blocks, border) 3 1/4 yds. total
Assorted red prints
...(blocks, border) 1 1/4 yds. total
Assorted yellow prints 1/2 yd. total
Assorted green prints 1/2 yd. total
Assorted blue prints 3/8 yd. total
Assorted ivory prints 1/2 yd. total

Assorted prints (appliqué) 1 yd. total
Red texture (inner border) 1/2 yd.
Red paisley print (binding) 3/4 yd.
Backing (piece lengthwise) 5 yds.
Batting Twin size

Other Materials
Sewing thread
Machine quilting thread

Planning
We provide templates for all of the appliqué shapes on Elizabeth's quilt. Duplicate her design or have fun adding your own touch! For a special surprise, Elizabeth repeated some of the appliqués on the back of the quilt. Use your old jeans for the denim squares.

Cutting the Fabric
Assorted blue denims
  cut 7 sets of:
    5 matching squares 6" x 6"
  cut 7 sets of:
    4 matching squares 6" x 6"
  cut a total of:
    34 squares 6" x 6" (border)
Assorted red prints
  cut a total of:
    13 squares 6" x 6"
  for border corners,
  cut 4 matching sets of:
      1 rectangle 6" x 7"
      1 rectangle 6" x 12 1/2"

Assorted yellow prints—cut a total of:
    10 squares 6" x 6"
Assorted green prints—cut a total of:
    8 squares 6" x 6"
Assorted blue prints—cut a total of:
    6 squares 6" x 6"
Assorted ivory prints—cut a total of:
    8 squares 6" x 6"
Assorted prints
    appliqué templates
Red texture
     2 strips 1 1/2" x 70", pieced from 4 width of fabric (WOF) strips
     2 strips 1 1/2" x 54", pieced from 3 WOF strips

Step 1. Trace templates on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut apart, leaving small margin beyond drawn lines. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse to wrong side of appropriate fabrics; cut apart on drawn lines.

Step 2. Finger-press denim 6" square in half on both length and width; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Diagram I and photo, position template fabrics. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. Appliqué edges by hand or machine using buttonhole stitch (see Diagram II). Make 22 total appliquéd squares.

Diagram I

Diagram II

Step 3. To make Nine-patch Blocks, arrange and stitch coordinating sets of print 6" squares together with matching sets of denim 6" squares (see Diagram III). Make 5 total using denim squares in corners, 5 total using print squares in corners, and 2 total all-denim blocks as illustrated.

Diagram III

Step 4. Referring to Assembly Diagram, arrange and stitch 4 rows of 3 blocks each. Sew rows together. Add additional template fabrics to quilt top if desired (Elizabeth added star Template S to bottom row); buttonhole stitch edges. Stitch red texture 1 1/2" x 70" strips to sides of quilt; trim even with top and bottom. Stitch remaining red texture strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

Step 5. For pieced side borders, sew 2 strips of 10 denim 6" squares each. Add 6" x 7" assorted red print rectangles to ends; sew strips to sides of quilt. For pieced top/bottom borders, sew 2 strips of 7 denim 6" squares each. Add assorted red print 6" x 12 1/2" rectangle to each end. Stitch to top/bottom of quilt, matching red prints.

Assembly Diagram

Step 6. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice. Elizabeth machine quilted a diagonal grid across the blocks. The print squares are quilted with an inward-spiraling maze. All appliquéd motifs are outline quilted. The outer border features a running double diamond pattern. Bind quilt with red paisley print fabric (See Basic Quiltmaking Instructions.)

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