Image credits: Moonkin Stitchery via Youtube
Are you looking for a beginner-friendly quilt pattern? Try making this padlock quilt pattern from Moonkin Stitchery on Youtube. This quilt pattern only needs fat quarters, and the best part is you’ll be able to use every inch of your fat quarter! There’s absolutely no waste with this quilt project. You can also use your favorite stash, especially those with big and bold designs; they would absolutely look gorgeous with this pattern. Try making this today! Watch the video tutorial below to learn the step by step instructions. Thank you Moonkin Stitchery for this wonderful quilt pattern.
Once all your fat quarters are pressed out, cut each into four 4 1/2″ strips on the 18″ side. Next, from those strips, cut two of them into two 4 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ rectangles, then one of those strips, cut two 4 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ rectangles. Lastly, cut the final strip into four 4 1/2″ squares. (You can also stack your fat quarters and cut multiple layers simultaneously.) Now, assemble the block. Select two 4 1/2″ squares, one 4 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ rectangle, and one 4 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ rectangle, all the same print. Next, select strips in a different print with the same measurements. Lay them out the same as in the photo below. Sew these together with a 1/4″ seam allowance to create the block.
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Once you have all your blocks sewn together, start laying out the quilt top. Just lay your blocks together and rotate every other block, 90 degrees. Once you’re done laying out the blocks, sew them together to form rows, then sew those rows together to complete your quilt top.