When Fat Quarter Shop announced this QAL several months ago, I knew I wanted to participate. I’ve used several of the blocks from the book in other projects; however, I’ve never actually made this quilt. Already have the book and a bin full of scraps – why not?
Each month calls for making 1-2 rows. You can find all the details over on the The Jolly Jabber blog. I’m currently finishing up May’s Chubby Chevrons. If you’re looking for an intermediate level, scrap-buster quilt project that’s spread out over a year – here you go.
Tip: Sew this quilt with a full 1/4″ seam allowance.
I can’t stress this enough! I typically sew with a scant 1/4” seam allowance. You can still make individual units using a scant 1/4″ and trim to size. However, once you go to sew it all together, you’ll need the full 1/4″ seam allowance. My first row came out about 4″ too long. At first, I thought it was a pattern error and removed two 4-patch units to make it work. When the second row (butterflies) also came out significantly longer than it should have, I checked my seam allowance. With so many seams in each row, that extra thread or two width from the scant 1/4″ seam allowance really adds up. I restitched using a full 1/4″ seam allowance and things were much better. We’ll see how things work with the chevrons using a full 1/4” seam allowance.
Fun facts:
Lori Holt did an online QAL on her blog many years ago using a different setting for the quilt.
The sewing machine cover and mat that you see featured at The Featherweight Shop is made using instructions found in Quilty Fun.
Go have some quilty fun of your own!
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