Whilst this is just a simple strippy quilt sometimes it is the simplest quilts that fine tune our skills. This pattern will teach you how to deal with re-cycled fabric, slippery fabric and help you to cut lengths of fabric - without dog legs! The by-product of this learning is a simply gorgeous quilt that will suit anyone in your life. Size this quilt to suit your bed needs or your fabric lengths. This pattern also includes;Kimono Basicz - how to prepare kimonos, using the pieces to best advantage, stitching hints and quilt styles to enable you to move on to making 'kimono' quilts with more complexity.Cutting Lengths Basicz - how to prepare fabric, equipment, step-by-step folding, dealing with dog legs and fussy cutting patterned lengths. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS This PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size. Sample size - 55” x 92 1/2“ (140cm x 235cm) single bed size (plus extra length)(turned around, this odd size also covers the body of a queen size bed beautifully).Purchase 55”-60” (1.5m) lengths. I would buy six to eight fabrics for this size.Any excess can be used in the backing.Colour choices are unlimited. A monochromatic like mine is serene but contrasting colours, large prints and solids will all work beautifully too.Binding - 2/3yd (60cm) - although I used kimono scraps here tooalso needed; batting, backing and thread With freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.
