Marjolein's Garden Quilt Pattern
Make a quilt that looks like it's been plucked from the garden! This darling quilt is floral and feminine and waiting for you!
In the garden, it's as if time stands still. The evening sun is so beautiful, the smell of the honeysuckle so wonderful and rich.
These fabrics are reminiscent of the peace and happiness that comes from being in the garden.
Bring the garden indoors with Marjolein's Garden Quilt Pattern. It's sweet, feminine, and classic in style.
Just like your grandma's quilts! Bring a little vintage into your home with these colors and styles. Or give this beauty as a gift to someone who would love to hang this up or keep it on their bed.
This tutorial will show you how to make a quilt that is timeless, homey, and will give your home a cozy atmosphere.
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Marjolein's Garden Quilt
Pretty, pretty, pretty! Are you ready to make your own garden quilt?
Quilt Materials:
- FreeSpirit Garden by Marjolein Bastin fabric:
- (1) 1 yard panel PCMB002.CORAL
- 1/3 yd (30.1cm) PWMB011.TAUPE
- 3/4 yd (68.6cm) PWMB013.SAND
- 3/4 yd (68.6cm) PWMB014.GRASS
- 1/2 yd (45.7cm) PWMB010.ROSEX
- 4 1/4 yds (3.9m) PWMB015.LEAFX
- 1 yd (91.4cm) PWMB016.CORAL for Outer Border
- Coordinating Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® all-purpose thread
Marjolein's Garden Quilt Pattern
Notes:
All seam allowances are a 1/4” (.64cm) unless otherwise noted.
WOF = Width of Fabric
- Cut panel to size - cutting 1/4” (.64cm) past the green twisted rope border. The size of the panel will now be 36” x 42” (91.4 x 106.7cm).
- Cut brown twisted rope fabric, PWMB011.TAUPE, –2 strips 2-1/2” x 42” (6.35 x 106.7cm) – sew to top and bottom of panel section. (1/4” (.64cm) seams throughout).
Cut three additional strips 2 1/2” x WOF (6.35cm x WOF). Piece to make 2 strips – 2-1/2” x 50” (6.35cm x 127cm). Sew to sides of the panel section. The quilt top is now 40” x 46”(101.6 x 116.8cm).
- For the checkerboard border make the following strip sets. Cut 9 strips form each fabric – PWMB013. SANDX and PWMB014.GRASS – 2-3/8” x WOF (6cm x WOF).
Make three strip sets each way. Press. Cut into 2-3/8” (6cm) strips. Alternate for next border. Sides of the quilt need 24 strip sets each. Top and bottom need 27 strip sets each.
- For the outer border, cut 6 strips PWMB016.CORAL 4-1/2” x WOF (11.4cm x WOF).
Piece to make strips for the top and bottom – (2) 4-1/2” x 52” (11.4 x 132cm), Piece to make strips for the sides – (2) 4-1/2” x 64-1/2” (11.4 x 163.8cm).
- Cut backing fabric into two pieces. Sew together. Press. Layer quilt, batting, and backing. Quilt as desired.
- Cut 7 strips - 2 1/2” x WOF (6.35cn x WOF) for binding. Stitch end to end. Press in half, lengthwise, wrong sides together and press. Apply as French Fold Binding.