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1 Quilts so easy to make, it s almost sinful! Pattern includes full instructions for: 38 x 54 crib quilt 54 x 70 lap quilt 70 x 86 twin comforter 86 x 102 queen comforter A free pattern for visitors to Annette L. Unrein All Rights Reserved Page 1.

2 Wicked Easy Quilts Quilts so easy to make, it s almost sinful! 2007 Annette L. Unrein All Rights Reserved This pattern is protected by a copyright but is provided as a free download for personal use only to visitors to You may make items for gifts or up to ten items to sell. No mass production allowed. If you would like to reproduce the pattern as a guild handout, please contact Annie for permission. The fastest fat quarter quilts you ll ever make, these quilts are made using one basic 16 block. Because these quilts are so quick and easy, they are great for philanthropy projects, dorm quilts, or just a way to use up your stash. Each fat quarter of fabric will provide enough pieces for one block plus leftovers for the border. By using a variety of fabrics and varying the rotation of the blocks, you can make many bold and beautiful quilts. The more fabrics you use, the more flexibility you will have in arranging the blocks. Use the chart below to determine how many blocks are needed for the size quilt which you have chosen. Crib 38 x 54 Lap 54 x 70 Twin 70 x 86 Queen 86 x 102 Block layout (horizontal x vertical) 2 x 3 3 x 4 4 x 5 5 x 6 Number of 16 blocks needed Number of fat quarters to cut 6+* 12+* A. CUT PIECES FOR BLOCKS, BORDERS, AND BINDING. 1. Cut each fat quarter into these pieces: one 3½ x 16½ rectangle two 8½ x 8½ squares one 5½ x 5½ square and two 5½ x 6 rectangles two 3½ x 8½ rectangles 2. *For the crib (lap) quilts, cut these additional pieces: eight for crib (four for lap) 3½ x 8½ rectangles four (four) 3½ x 3½ squares TIPS: Stack and cut several fat quarters at a time. Cut strips across full width of fat quarter; then cross-cut into squares or rectangles. Set pieces aside in piles by size as you cut For the optional folded inset borders, cut 1 strips as indicated below. Join the strips with a diagonal seam and then cut pieces as shown: # of Strips Sides Top & Bottom Crib 4 Two 1 x 48½ Two 1 x 32½ Lap 6 Two 1 x 64½ Two 1 x 48½ Twin 8 Two 1 x 80½ Two 1 x 64½ Queen 9 Two 1 x 96½ Two 1 x 80½ 4. For the binding, cut 2¼ strips across the width of the fabric as indicated for the size quilt that you are making: # of Strips Crib 5 Lap 7 Twin 8 Queen 10 Page 2.

3 B. MAKE THE BLOCKS. Assemble units as follows: Join two 8½ x 8½ squares to make a two-patch unit. Press seams as shown below. Sew one 5½ x 6 rectangle to each side of a 5½ x 5½ square to make a three-patch unit. Press seams as shown below. Assemble the block as shown: Sew a three-patch unit to a twopatch unit. Complete block by sewing a 3½ x 16½ strip to the top of the three-patch unit. Press seams as shown. TIPS: Save time by chain piecing all the units of one size at a time. Strive for as much variety as possible when picking pieces for units and blocks. A few puffs of spray starch when ironing seams greatly improves accuracy. With raw edges even and using an 1/8 seam, sew folded border pieces to left and right sides of quilt. Then sew folded border pieces to top and Join 3½ x 8½ rectangles to make side borders for quilt as follows: # of 3½ x 8½ Rectangles Sides Sew a 3½ x 3½ square to each end of the top and bottom border strips. (NOTE: You ll have extra 3½ x 8½ blocks for the twin and queen quilts. Just cut them into 3½ x 3½ squares.) Attach outer border pieces to quilt, left and right sides first. Press seam toward outer border. Repeat, attaching outer border pieces to top and E. QUILT AND BIND THE QUILT. Top & Bottom Crib 6 4 Lap 8 6 Twin 10 8 Queen C. ASSEMBLE THE QUILT CENTER. Arrange blocks on design wall, rotating and rearranging as needed to assure good dispersion of color. Join blocks to form rows. Press seams to opposite sides from row to row. Join rows to form quilt center. Press seams to D. ADD BORDERS. With right sides out, fold inset border pieces in half lengthwise; press to set fold. Layer the backing (face down) with the batting (in between) and quilt top (face up); baste together. Quilt as desired. Trim the batting and backing even with the quilt top edges. Join the 2¼ binding strips using a diagonal seam to make a continuous strip. Press the seams open. Fold the binding strip in half lengthwise and, matching the raw edges of the binding with the raw edges of the quilt, attach the binding to the front edge of the quilt with a ¼ seam. Miter the corners as you sew and join the ends of the binding using the method of your choice. Turn the binding over the edge of the quilt to the back and hand-stitch in place. Be sure to check out Annie s website at It s the place for patterns and other fun things for quilters and fabric lovers: Tell your friends, too! fashion accessories organizational supplies for quilters and crafters quilts and wallhangings even a cookbook! Page 3.

4 Wicked Easy Quilts Quilt Assembly Diagram Twin Quilt 70 x Annette L. Unrein All Rights Reserved This pattern is protected by a copyright but is provided as a free download for personal use only to visitors to Page 4.

5 Quilts so easy to make, it s almost sinful! Go to for more patterns and ideas! The fastest fat quarter quilts you ll ever make, these quilts are made using one basic 16 block. Because these quilts are so quick and easy, they are great for philanthropy projects, dorm quilts, or just a way to use up your stash. Materials needed Crib 38 x 54 Lap 54 x 70 Twin 70 x 86 Queen 86 x 102 Blocks 6 fat quarters plus 4 fat eighths 12 fat quarters plus 2 fat eighths 20 fat quarters 30 fat quarters Folded border and binding 1/2 yard 5/8 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard Backing 3 yards 3-1/2 yards 5-1/8 yards 9 yards Batting 44 x x x x 108 Cutting instructions assume that fat quarters are 18 x and fat eighths are 9 x and use almost every bit of those fabrics. If your fabrics are smaller, you might want to pick up a few extra fat quarters. The folded border makes a nice stopping point for the eye between the body of the quilt and the border. However, if you plan to quilt your quilt on a longarm machine using an all-over design, you may prefer to omit that piece. For more patterns and designs, please write, call or Annie Unrein P. O. Box 1003 St. George, UT Phone: annie@infowest.com Web: Annette L. Unrein All Rights Reserved Page 5.

Notes - Please wash, dry & iron your fabric before beginning. - Sew all seams with an accurate 1/4 seam allowance. CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

Notes - Please wash, dry & iron your fabric before beginning. - Sew all seams with an accurate 1/4 seam allowance. CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Indicates fabric pattern is directional on strips Fabric A: Horizontal