Contains:
- US Imperial Measurements
- Suitable for Intermediate Quilters
- Requires Knowledge of Paper-Piecing
Materials you need at home:
- 16 or 32 different scraps (depending on the version of butterflies you choose) for the butterfly wings, * ½ yard white for butterfly blocks
- Small amount of black, for the bodies
- 1/4 yard for cornerstones
- 2/3 yard for sashing
- 3 Yards for Backing fabric
- Batting 48” x 48”
- 1/4 yard for binding
- Paper for paper-piecing. (I use the cheap copy paper and a tight stitch.)
- Black embroidery floss
Butterfly quilts represent a simpler time and are often done in 30s fabrics. However, you can bring these happy fluttery creatures up-to date, by using more contemporary fabrics. If you love the 30s fabrics, as I do, you can stick with the tried and true, as show here or give an updated version a try, as shown on the back of this pattern. Either version is sure to elicit happy feelings from anyone who sees or receives your quilt.
Perfect for a baby quilt or a lap quilt. You could also add more blocks and make it bed-size.
Quilt measures 42 1/2" x 42 1/2".
Remember, when printing out a PDF pattern, be sure the option "fit to page" is not selected, or your pattern may not print to the exact size it was intended.
Carolyn Hughey - Quilting Up A Creek Designs
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I live in sunny Arizona, most of the time, but in the summer I live in the mountains above Boise, Idaho. I started quilting in 2009, when I inherited a stash of quilting fabric and supplies. I love making quilts, but designing quilts is my particular passion.
Many of my quilts have been published in a variety of quilting magazines, and I have designed quilts for Alex Anderson, P&B Textiles, RJR Fabric and Accuquilt.