Contains:
- US Imperial Measurements
- Suitable for Intermediate Quilters
- Requires Knowledge of Paper-Piecing
Materials you need at home:
- 16 or 32 different scraps (depending on the version of butterflies you choose) for the butterfly wings, * ½ yard white for butterfly blocks
- Small amount of black, for the bodies
- 1/4 yard for cornerstones
- 2/3 yard for sashing
- 3 Yards for Backing fabric
- Batting 48” x 48”
- 1/4 yard for binding
- Paper for paper-piecing. (I use the cheap copy paper and a tight stitch.)
- Black embroidery floss
Butterfly quilts represent a simpler time and are often done in 30s fabrics. However, you can bring these happy fluttery creatures up-to date, by using more contemporary fabrics. If you love the 30s fabrics, as I do, you can stick with the tried and true, as show here or give an updated version a try, as shown on the back of this pattern. Either version is sure to elicit happy feelings from anyone who sees or receives your quilt.
Perfect for a baby quilt or a lap quilt. You could also add more blocks and make it bed-size.
Quilt measures 42 1/2" x 42 1/2".
Remember, when printing out a PDF pattern, be sure the option "fit to page" is not selected, or your pattern may not print to the exact size it was intended.
Retro Butterfly PDF Quilt Pattern
Carolyn Hughey - Quilting Up A Creek Designs
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I live in sunny Arizona, most of the time, but in the summer I live in the mountains above Boise, Idaho. I started quilting in 2009, when I inherited a stash of quilting fabric and supplies. I love making quilts, but designing quilts is my particular passion.
Many of my quilts have been published in a variety of quilting magazines, and I have designed quilts for Alex Anderson, P&B Textiles, RJR Fabric and Accuquilt.