From binding fabric:
Cut 7 strips 2 1/2″ (6.5 cm) × WOF. Trim the selvedges.
This quilt is also suitable for charm squares—pre-cut 5″ × 5″ (12.5 × 12.5 cm) pieces often available in individual color packets.
Figure
Constructing the Blocks:
Note: Maintain a 1/4″ (6 mm) seam allowance for all steps.
Pair up four squares for each block, aligning right sides. Sew four rows, each consisting of alternating fabric A and fabric B squares (refer to figure 1). Press the seams toward the polka dot squares.
Figure 1
Rotate two rows by 180°. Align the right sides, sewing the four rows together to form a large square. Alternate colors to create a checkerboard pattern, ensuring adjacent seams align (see figure 2).
Figure 2
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining 11 blocks.
Top Assembly:
4. Align right sides and sew four rows, each comprising three blocks. Ensure that fabric A from each block meets fabric B from the adjacent block, maintaining the checkerboard pattern.
Assemble the quilt top by sewing the rows together in the specified order, following the Graph Assembly Diagram.
Diagram
Quilt Completion:
6. Square the top and pin it to the backing and batting. Opt for tying the quilt rather than machine quilting. Apply the binding using the techniques outlined in the Tools and Techniques section for finishing touches.
When finishing the quilt, the option of tying it instead of machine quilting adds a handcrafted touch and highlights the simplicity of the pattern. The edge finishing and suggested finishing techniques provide a charming and welcoming final result. This pattern is both a rewarding project for beginners and an exciting canvas for experienced quilting enthusiasts, promoting creativity and personal expression.
