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Introducing the Dashing Quilt: A New Take on Dynamic Strip Piecing.
When you're looking for a quilt project that is both cleverly-made and easy to piece, Dashing Quilt, designed by Janice Averill for QT Fabrics (Quilting Treasures) is a project you will be pleased with. Demonstrating the beautiful Thalia fabrics, this pattern transforms plain and thin strips into a lively geometric display, which is actually very simple to sew up.
From a weekend lap quilt to a dramatic wall hanging, this free quilting pattern is a great combination of organization and movement.
Pattern At a Glance
- Designer: Janice Averill
- Manufacturer: QT Fabrics
- The Fabric Collection for the feature is called Thalia.The feature Fabric Collection is named Thalia.
- Finished Size: 54¼" x 54¼"
- Backing Requirement: 3⅝ yards (cut into two 62" x WOF strips)
- Binding Requirement: 1⅔ yards (includes 2¼" binding strips)
The design and construction process is intelligent and effective.
The beauty of the Dashing Quilt is Janice Averill's clever strip piecing technique. Each pattern is based on a series of strip sets that contain a small number of strips crosscut into very specific segments, instead of hundreds of tiny individual pieces:
- Two Core Blocks (Block A & Block B): 16 blocks with 8 blocks of Block A and 8 blocks of Block B, where each block is 10" x 10". These two block variations are repeated in a 4x4 arrangement with strips of sashing in between to form a dashing, woven pathway over the surface of the quilt.
- Strip Sets (AC, BD, EF): You will be sewing strips of Width of Fabric (WOF) together, using 1¼" sashing strips, 3⅜" and 6⅜" accent strips and then sub-cut these into 3" and 10". This can help maintain clean seam joins and drastically reduce assembly time.
- The quilt design is laid out using thin accent sashing (1¼") and a large 4½" outer print sashing (Fabric H) with corner blocks to create a modern traditional frame around the finished top 54¼" x 54¼".
Fabric & Cutting Notes for Success
- Smooth 10" blocks with Accurate ¼" Seam Allowances: Because the blocks are based on nesting strips that are cut into strip-set segments, it is important to keep the seam consistent at ¼" for smoothness when joining the 10" blocks with the sashing strips.
- Pressing Direction: Pay attention to the pressing instructions in the pattern—direct pressing towards darker accent strips will make seams nest together when the pattern is assembled.
- Generous Backing: The pattern calls for a 62" x 62" backing piece, allowing your longarm quilter or home machine quilter to have plenty of room around all four edges.
Final Thought
The Dashing Quilt is a great quilt for any quilter's list! With thoughtful strip piecing and fabric selection, Janice Averill has created a basic geometric design that is definitely a masterpiece. Pick your favorite prints from QT Fabrics, verify your seam gauge and enjoy creating this dashing design block by block!
Full Pattern: Dashing Quilt Free PDF Pattern
