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Using leftover Spectrum QAL fabric to make a sensational cushion! Part 3

Using leftover Spectrum QAL fabric to make a sensational cushion! Part 3

by Claire Haillot

Yesterday, I gave you the instructions for QAL Blocks 7, 10, 1 and 4. This is the final post for the cutting instructions to make your Spectrum QAL blocks in a 6″ finished size. I’ve enjoyed making these blocks with fabrics from The Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection. Now you should try at least one – you’ll see how much fun they are to make! They’re tiny, but not difficult. And don’t hesitate to use a little starch on your fabrics; I love using Mary Ellen’s Best Press, especially when working with such small pieces. I sprayed the product in every step when making my blocks. Best Press contains a special stain shield which protects the fabrics, so when the blocks were finished, I also sprayed the right side of each one and pressed with a hot iron to make the block nice and flat.

Here’s the finished cushion we’re aiming for in this week’s posts which matches beautifully with the Spectrum QAL quilted bed runner.

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.

Here are today’s cutting instructions for Blocks 9, 6, 3, and 12.

Block 9 in sizes 12½" and 6½". Block 9 of the Spectrum QAL2020 made with Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection by Anthology Fabrics. Mary Ellen’s Best Press

Block 9 in both sizes

Block 9

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 9, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

Block 6in sizes 12½" and 6½". Block 6 of the Spectrum QAL2020 made with Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection by Anthology Fabrics. Mary Ellen’s Best Press

Block 6 in both sizes

Block 6

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 6, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

Block 3 of the Mini Spectrum QAL 2020 in 6½" size. Block 3 of the Spectrum QAL2020 made with Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection by Anthology Fabrics. Mary Ellen’s Best Press

Block 3 of the Mini Spectrum QAL 2020

Block 3

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 3, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

Block 12 of the Mini Spectrum QAL 2020 in 6½" size. Block 12 of the Spectrum QAL2020 made with Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection by Anthology Fabrics. Mary Ellen’s Best Press

Block 12 of the Mini Spectrum QAL 2020

Block 12

Here are the cutting instructions for Block 12, the piecing instructions will remain the same as in the original post, but in a 6½” size (unfinished).

 Seven Mini Blocks for the special Spectrum QAL featuring Anthology Fabrics

Seven mini blocks for a special Spectrum QAL project

All right! You’re all set with the cutting instructions for the 12 mini blocks made with fabric from  The Little Girl in the Blue Armchair collection. Come back tomorrow to get your creative mojo running and see what you can make with the Spectrum QAL Special Mini Project blocks!

This is part 3 of 5 in this series

Go back to part 2: Using leftover Spectrum QAL fabric to make a sensational cushion! Part 2

Go to part 4: Using leftover Spectrum QAL fabric to make a sensational cushion! Part 4

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