It’s time for the great unveiling! The Union Square Quilt has been officially released today! Yay! I am so excited!
I had a lot of fun making this quilt. I was able to use my Accuquilt Go! Cutter and my Go! Qube Mix and Match 8 inch Block to cut most of the pieces needed for this quilt block. I saved a lot of time using the cutting system and have accurate cuts.
The fabric I chose for this quilt along is Riley Blake Designs Simply Happy by Dodi Lee Poulsen and Small Cotton Gingham Yellow. The yellow gingham made me very happy while putting the blocks together. I was surrounded by a lot of snow when I was making this quilt. All of the colors and happy prints brought spring into my wintry home.
50wt Chalk 100% Cotton Mako Thread Aurifil #MK50-2026
from: Fat Quarter Shop
The quilting is a very simple line done in a horizontal and vertical 2 inch pattern. It actually compliments the pattern of the quilt. I used Auriful thread MK-50 #2026 (white) for all of the piecing and quilting. I am just going to admit it, Aurifil thread is my favorite thread to use. It’s the first one I reach for when I am piecing and/or quilting.
The wool pressing mat and the Tailor’s Clapper made a huge difference in the pressing of my pieces. Crisp seams and pointing points make a beautiful block.
Fat Quarter Shop now has the Susanna’s Scraps Collection fabric available for you to make this wonderful classic and vintage quilt.
Union Square Quilt Kit Featuring Susanna’s Scraps by Betsy Chutchian
from: Fat Quarter Shop
These are the links for the Union Square Quilt so you can make one yourself:
Pattern: https://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/UnionSquare-BlockPatternFINAL.pdf
Quilt Kit: https://www.fatquartershop.com/union-square-quilt-kit
Backing Set: https://www.fatquartershop.com/backing-set-for-union-square-quilt-kit
Susanna’s Scrap Collection: https://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabrics/susannas-scraps-betsy-chutchian-moda-fabric
Blog Post on Jolly Jabber: https://blog.fatquartershop.com/classic-vintage-union-square-free-pattern-video-tutorial/
YouTube video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXLBH4HoMpA
I hope you have as much fun as I did in making this quilt. I would love to see your final quilt. You can email me your photo at lodgepolequilting@gmail.com. I would be happy to share it on my blog so everyone can see your creation.
Union Square Quilt Kit Featuring Susanna’s Scraps by Betsy Chutchian
from: Fat Quarter Shop
Until next time – Quilt along with us! Union Square Quilt!