Harper Quilt Tutorial: Part 1

If you have been following along for the last few months you will have seen lots of this quilt!  As soon as I put pencil to paper (my low tech method of figuring out dimensions and methods) I knew it would be a great option for a tutorial.  This is my first tutorial so please bear with me  and definitely contact me if anything does not make sense!

Today I am going to discuss fabric requirements and cutting directions.  The directions that follow are for a 44" x 72" quilt.  I consider it to be a good toddler bed size or lap quilt for a young child.  If you would like to make this exact quilt, I have 2 bundles available in my shop.  I am also willing to make up other kits using fabrics you choose from the shop! BONUS: Enter SHIPFREE50 at checkout if you live in Canada/US.

Fabric Requirements

2 1/4 yards background fabric (blue and white aqua dot here)
2 yards backing fabric
1/2 yard binding
10 fat eighths for chevron and name applique (could also use assorted scraps)
Batting measuring 48" x 75"
Coordinating Thread
Fusible Backing for the Applique (I use this ThermoWeb)

Cutting Instructions

1. From your background fabric cut 33 rectangles 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"
2. From your fat eighths cut 44 squares 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
3. From your binding fabric cut 6 strips 2 1/2" x WOF (width of fabric) and set aside

Keep all of the scraps from your fat eighths to use for the name applique!

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Disclaimer: This is not an original design.  A friend contacted me about making a quilt for her based on this design.  Because my friend wanted a quilt that would be used and washed often I opted for a completely different construction method and a slightly different quilting method.  Definitely visit Cynthia to read about her methods and just check out her quilts in general.  They are stunning!