5/19/10 Update: An expanded version of this pattern is now available in my shop. The pattern includes a baby quilt, this lap quilt version, and Twin and Queen bed versions.
5/25/10 Update: Read about using Darlene Zimmerman's "Fat Cats" ruler instead of the translucent plastic template here.
It's time for another quilt pattern!
As a friendly reminder, this pattern may not be republished on other sites or message boards. Please link to this blog post so people can download their own copy. Thank you!
The tutorial includes basic cutting and piecing information. If you need more construction basics, click on the "quilts" button in the right column to download tutorials for sandwiching, free-motion quilting, and binding.
This is a small lap quilt (51" x 55") that uses 12 fat quarters and a little bit of solid sashing to make a series of wavy rows.
A bundle of the same 12 fat quarters that I used is available from Fabricworm. Fabricworm is also giving away one of the bundles to a lucky reader! To enter, comment on this post before Wednesday morning at 8:00 am, Pacific.
Besides more standard quilting cottons, the bundle includes dobby cotton voile from Anna Maria Horner's Little Folks collection. I pieced and quilted the voile just as I did the rest of the quilting cottons, using a microtex/sharp needle to be a little gentler on the finer voile.
I used Kona Ivory for my sashing and a warm brown Shot Cotton that I had on hand for the binding. (Binding is similar in color to Kona Cinnamon.)
As always, I love to see things you've made from my tutorials in the Flickr Group.
Awesome! Thanks!
Posted by: Maria | March 08, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Once again, thank you for lending your site for a terrific giveaway. Thanks for all of the inspiration.
Posted by: Amy (badskirt) | March 08, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Another gorgeous quilt to add to my wish list!
Posted by: Mia | March 08, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Great pattern. Love the fabrics you chose!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | March 08, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Gorgeous quilt.
Love the fabric combination!!
Andi :-)
Posted by: Andi | March 08, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Fabulous color! Is this pattern easy enough for a beginner?
Posted by: Beth | March 08, 2010 at 10:21 PM
So pretty! Love the fabrics you used!
Posted by: Jeni | March 08, 2010 at 10:23 PM
The waves remind me of the surf. Cool Pattern
Posted by: Brenda C. | March 08, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Amazing Elizabeth - so unique!
Posted by: Amber | March 08, 2010 at 10:25 PM
This is such a pretty quilt. And what a great giveaway.
Posted by: Esther Carrera | March 08, 2010 at 10:27 PM
what a great pattern! and as always - the fabrics are excellent :)
Posted by: jessflegel | March 08, 2010 at 10:27 PM
This pattern is great! Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sylvie | March 08, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Wow - this is a gorgeously graphic quilt. I have a couple of baby quilts on my 'to sew' list and this looks perfect. Thank you!
Posted by: Bridgid | March 08, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Awesome. Such an appropriate spring quilt. Thanks!
Posted by: Margaret | March 08, 2010 at 10:34 PM
This is my favorite quilt you have blogged yet. I am totally going to make this one!!!
Posted by: Alison | March 08, 2010 at 10:35 PM
What a beautiful quilt!
Posted by: Ghislaine | March 08, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Beautiful new quilt. I'd love to win.
Posted by: Christa | March 08, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Love it! Looks kind of like tumbling blocks.
Posted by: yaiAnn | March 08, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Oh, giveaway gods, smile upon me! It's about time I win something!
Thanks for sharing the love :)
Posted by: Lindsey | March 08, 2010 at 10:45 PM
That's a lovely quilt - you continue to inspire me!
Posted by: Ange Moore | March 08, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Thank you so much for the free pattern!!!
Posted by: emmalei88 | March 08, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Again a beautiful quilt, wonderful colours choice, thanks for sharing tutorial & inspiration. Hugs from France.
Posted by: Beatrice | March 08, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Love it! Thanks for the tutorial :)
Posted by: Blabby | March 08, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Wow. Looks very special. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Martina | March 08, 2010 at 10:54 PM
This is beautiful ... as is everything you do. Thank you for the tutorial and the giveaway.
Posted by: Susan L | March 08, 2010 at 10:55 PM