For the Beginner’s Quilt-Along, we’re making 12 or 13 – 12″ finished blocks for our quilt. You have two options for putting your quilt together: either a standard layout with 4 rows and 3 blocks per row or an on-point layout that Pat Sloan will be teaching us how to do. The blocks are a Mystery .. you’ll have to check this page each week to see the latest one.
The on-point layout uses 13 blocks while the standard layout uses 12, though you could use the 13th block in the piecing of your quilt’s backing. Both quilts will have sashing (and an option for cornerstones), a small 1″ border and a large 6″ border. The quilt made with the standard layout finishes at 54″ x 67″ and the on-point layout finishes at 69″ square.
This is truly a Beginner’s Quilt-Along … the first 10 blocks are no more complicated than creating half-square triangles. The remaining three blocks up the complexity level a little, but once you’ve done the first blocks, you’ll be a pro and able to tackle them with ease. All of the blocks are based on a 3×3 grid, which means they are made up of 3 rows and 3 columns, i.e. large pieces. We’ve been sharing tips, tricks, tools and links to other resources so you can learn not just from us but from others too.
You can join the quilt-along at any time. The lessons will remain available on this site indefinitely. Also, a booklet in PDF format containing the beginner’s lessons and block tutorials will be available at the end of the quilt-along for purchase for a small fee. A Level II Beginner’s Quilt-Along is currently in the planning stages and will be announced soon.
Quilt-Along Links:
Quilt-Along Blocks & Schedule:
| Block 1 Play a Game of Hopscotch |
Block 2 Peek Over the Fence |
Block 3 Time for Ice Cream |
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| Block 4 Jump in the Pool |
Block 5 Count the Stars |
Block 6 Go on a Picnic |
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| Block 7 Paddle Up the Creek |
Block 8 Play On the Seesaw |
Block 9 Meet Me at the Fair |
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| Block 10 Ride the Roller Coaster |
Block 11 Read Books All Summer |
Block 12 Ride Bikes All Day |
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| Block 13 Collect Seashells |
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Straight layout and general instructions Pat Sloan’s On-point layout  |
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Beginner’s Quilt-Along Logos
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