Monday 22 July 2019

Chunky Cut Quilt - stash busting bonanza!



I recently had a request to post the sizes of the blocks for my Chunky Cut Christmas Quilt.  (Marilyn, I'm sorry I have been unable to respond to you personally, but you are a no-reply blogger.)

This quilt is quick and fun and a great way to bust some stash if you are feeling you need to liberate fabric from your shelves.  It would be so good in many different fabrics, I think, so if you make one, be sure to share.


I'm sorry I don't have time to fancy up my quilt sketch before publishing here.  I did consider it, but it will be a long time before I find time to do that, so I hope the sketch is legible on your screen and that it all makes sense to you.  I constructed the block in sections A to I (indicated by the bolder lines on the larger diagram) and joined them into three rows to complete.  The sizes on the diagram are finished block sizes, so remember to add a half inch to each measurement to allow for your quarter inch seams.  The seam allowances are included on the cutting list below for you.  

Section A
Cut 1:  15 ½" x 6 ½"
Cut 1:  6 ½" x 12 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 12 ½"

Section B
Cut 2:  9 ½" squares
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 18 ½"

Section C
Cut 2:  15 ½" x 9 ½"
Cut 2:  9 ½" squares

Section D
Cut 2:  9 ½" squares
Cut 1:  12 ½" x 9 ½"
Cut 1:  12 ½" x 15 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 6 ½"

Section E
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 15 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 6 ½"
Cut 1:  6 ½" x 9 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" square
Cut 1:  12 ½" x 9 ½"

Section F
Cut 1:  12 ½" x 9 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 15 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" square
Cut 1:  6 ½" x 9 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 6 ½"

Section G
Cut 1:  6 ½" x 15 ½"
Cut 1:  12 ½" x 6 ½"
Cut 1:  12 ½" x 9 ½"
Cut 1:  18 ½" x 9 ½"

Section H
Cut 1:  15 ½" x 12 ½"
Cut 1:  6 ½" x 12 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 12 ½"
Cut 1:  9 ½" square
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 15 ½"

Section I
Cut 1:  9 ½" x 12 ½"
Cut 1:  6 ½" x 12 ½"
Cut 1:  15 ½" x 12 ½"

Binding 
You will need 15" FWOF for binding
246" of binding is required
Cut 6 strips 2.5" x FWOF

Backing
I used a brushed cotton sheet for my backing so I didn't calculate actual yardage but the quilt will measure 57 ½" x 66 ½" finished, so you will need backing to cover this size.  I think 3m/3yds should cover it but please check as I didn't calculate this for my own sewing purposes.

I hope this is helpful to you Marilyn, and maybe others will also enjoy breaking out some long held fabrics for a fun scrap buster!

Happy stitching!!

1 comment:

  1. I love this idea! Thanks for sharing with us! I love stash busting. I'm getting ready to bust some Batik stash and make a bright, fun scrappy quilt! I enjoy your Blog!

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