20 years ago I made a queen sized quilt using 6" squares. You can use any size squares you would like. Just remember whatever size the top square is cut, cut the smaller one at least 1" smaller. Be creative and use any color combination and arrangement. This quilt was made with my "leftovers". Chintz, Cotton, Cotton blends, Corduroy all work well with this technique.
This may be a bit intimidating, but it really isn't.
This lap size quilt was made from scraps of fabric I had from other projects. It didn't cost me a cent.
To make this size you will need:
1. Cut 4" squares of fabric for a total of 272 squares.
2. Cut 3" squares of fabric for a total of 272 squares.
3. Polyfil (stuffing)
4. Backing fabric and fabric for binding edge.
Join 4" and 3" squares together.
Pin the 4" square to the 3" square together right side up. You will have to pleat the 4" square in the center or ease the fabric to fit however you would like. Your finished square will end up being 3". You can either stitch the three sides together or leave it pinned. Add a small amount of fiberfil into each square "pocket" and pin/stitch closed.
I kept my squares pinned and joined another square together. Join squares filled with polyfil. When you have the size of quilt you want, finish quilt with batting, backing fabric, and binding edge to your liking. Enjoy!
