It’s time to sew for spring! At least, that’s what I’m doing this week. Winter keeps my garden blanketed for a few more months, but I’m already dreaming of the day the daffodils pop through with their bright yellow petals. This week, I’m pairing my enthusiasm for spring weather with the precision of the PFAFF performance icon to make a wall quilt. A nice, bold, bright one with lots of stitches to make me feel all groovy!
Whatever colors you choose, enjoy the process of adding layers of texture with the built-in stitches of the performance icon.
The materials list is organized into a cutting chart to make the best use of your time. I used 2½” strips from a package of fabrics – you might choose to use leftover strips in your stash to make your wall quilt uniquely yours.
Use the chart below to get your pieces ready.
materials
fabric
| color | purple 8 blocks | pink 3 blocks | orange 3 blocks | red 2 blocks |
| middle fabric | 8 – 2 ½” squares | 3 – 2½” squares | 3 – 2½” squares | 2 – 2½” squares |
| light | 8 – 2½” x 4½” strips (36)
16 – 1½” x 2½” strips (40) |
3 – 2½” x 4½” strips
6 – 1½” x 2½” strips |
3 – 2½” x 4½” strips
6 – 1½” x 2½” strips |
2 – 2½” x 4½” strips
4 – 1½” x 2½” strips |
| dark | 8 – 2½” x 4½” strips (36)
8 – 2½” x 6½” strips (52) |
3 – 2½” x 4½” strips
3 – 2½” x 6½” strips |
3 – 2½” x 4½” strips
3 – 2½” x 6½” strips |
2 – 2½” x 4½” strips
2 – 2½” x 6½” strips |
- 28” x 32” [71 x 81cm] batting
- 28” x 32” [71 x 81cm] backing fabric
- 2 – 8” x 6” [20 x 15cm] fabric for hanging sleeves
- 104” [264cm] of 2½” strips of fabric for binding
thread
- piecing thread
- quilting thread to blend in or contrast with fabrics (I used green, purple, pink, yellow, orange)
notions
- INSPIRA Fast & Easy Tear-A-Way Light Stabilizer
- UNIQUE Rick Rack
- cutting mat
- quilting ruler
- rotary cutter
equipment
- iron
- ironing board
Tomorrow we sew! The PFAFF performance icon will make quick work of piecing this wall quilt.
This is part 1 of 5 in this series
Go to part 2: PFAFF Patchwork Program: makes chain sewing fast and easy