Using leftover Spectrum QAL fabric to make a sensational cushion! Part 1

by Claire Haillot May 31, 2021

written by Claire Haillot May 31, 2021

Welcome back to another week of Spectrum QAL 2020 posts! If you thought we were done using the twelve QAL blocks made with The Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection by Anthology Fabrics… think again. You’ll love what I’ve prepared! If you enjoyed making the twelve blocks as much as I did, then you’ll jump into making another set of blocks, just on a much smaller scale.

I decided to make the blocks in a 6″ finished size so I can have a sensational decorative cushion to add on my bed – something that will play off the bed runner. I picked my favorite seven blocks out of the twelve to make my unique design. I’ll give you the cutting instructions for all twelve blocks so you can choose whichever ones you prefer, along with the instructions to assemble them together to make this sensation decorative cushion.

A decorative cushion made of quilt blocks from the Spectrum QAL bed runner.

I picked my favorite seven blocks from the Spectrum QAL bed runner to make a matching decorative cushion.

Block 7 in both sizes

Block 7

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 7. The piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

Block 10 in both sizes

Block 10

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 10, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

Block 1 in both sizes

Block 1

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 1, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

Block 4 in both sizes

Block 4

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 4, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

So, get started with the new mini blocks! Join me next month for the next set of cutting instructions to continue making the Spectrum Quilt-Along 2020 Special Mini Project with The Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection by Anthology Fabrics.

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Claire Haillot

Claire Haillot shares her passion for quilting among her neighbors in the United States and Canada as well as her cousins in France. Claire has been active in the quilting industry since 2004. At first, she opened a quilt shop and started to teach, write how-to guides, and translate patterns and product information into French for American companies. In 2006, she started her own line of patterns and later began publishing patterns and articles in Canadian, European, and American magazines. You might have seen some of her work in Quilter’s World, Pratique du Patchwork or Canadian Quilter. She decided to close her brick & mortar quilt shop in 2016 to be able to concentrate more on teaching, writing, and creating. She collaborated with PlumEasy patterns to launch the Dancing Diamonds and Gem bag patterns. Claire has also won a few awards for her work: • Juror’s choice in Salon 2012 • Second Place in Vermont Quilt Festival of 2014 and 2016 • Second Place in Salon 2016 • Best of show at the Quilt Festival in Chicago and Houston 2018.

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Using leftover Spectrum QAL fabric to make a sensational cushion! Part 1

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