round 4 of Saint paddy
Round 4 and final round of the Saint Paddy SAL, are you making progress? By now your quilt should resemble this…
The final round consist of 14 checkerboard blocks as shown in the image below. The download includes both paper templates and directions for strip piecing (patchwork) the blocks. Remove any paper that remains in the quilt back.
Saint paddy piecing
Choosing to FPP round 4 will take longer than following the strip piecing (Patchwork Only in dowload) method. However, your blocks will be more accurate and stabilized (by the paper) for adding them to the quilt top, then adding the outside border.
Using strips for foundation paper piecing (following Paper Piecing Only in download) to piece the paper templates will speed up the method since there is no additional cutting needed. See my Youtube page for tutorials.
The pages are labeled for both methods with cutting dimensions. Locate the page labeled “Paper Piecing Only” or “Patchwork Only”, depending on the piecing method you have decided on.
Making the blocks
Patchwork Only-You will need two of each sets shown in Fig 1 and Fig 2.
Patchwork Only-Next, sub-cut all of your strip sets into 2 1/2″ strips as shown in Fig 3.
For FPP and patchwork
Alternate as shown in Fig 4.
For easier handling, join 4 of these 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips to form 7 blocks as shown in Fig 5. You will need a total of 7 blocks for the top and 7 blocks for the bottom of your quilt. Join blocks and add to quilt.
Locate the sheet (or previously cut strips) marked “Outside Border” from Round 2 and add them to your quilt following directions on the sheet.
Fabric Used in my quilt
Saint Paddy is my Island Batik May Challenge quilt. In case you don’t know, May is a blog hop month showcasing all of the new Island Batik Collections shipping to shops this month. In the Island Batik Ambassador box 1 I received a half yard bundle of The Grove designed by Kathy Engle for Quilters’ Treasure Chest.
It is a collection of 20 fabrics including teal and green that are so pretty to the naked eye. Visit the Store Locator to find a shop near you who carries Island Batik. To find a shop who is carrying The Grove visit the Fabric Finder. The Grove will be available in yardage, 2 1/2″ strips, and 10″ squares.
Saint paddy Round 4 Download- no longer free
Visit my Shop Page to purchase Saint Paddy Pattern.
The SAL is over and Saint Paddy is no longer offered free. You can purchase the entire pattern in my Etsy or Payhip Shop. Links under Shop at top of page.
Previous Rounds
Rules and giveaway
May 13-linkup for May 6 progress and Round 4 release. See linkup at the bottom of post.
May 22– come back to see my finish and share yours in the linkup. You will need to linkup your flimsy or finished lap quilt (see To Be Eligible for Prize below) by the end of day May 26th. The linkup will be located at the bottom of my post on May 22.
3 people will win an Island Batik Stash Builder Pack.
1 pdf pattern from Pamela Quilts
1 pdf pattern from Songbird Designs
1 pdf pattern from Inflorescence
Island Batik-1 fq bundle from the fall/winter 2023 collection
To be eligible for prize:
- You must have a US or Canada mailing address.
- Must complete all four rounds of the 60″ x 72″ lap quilt.
- Share your flimsy or quilted lap quilt. A photo of all blocks and borders laid out to form the quilt is acceptable too, but the photo MUST include all rounds. Again, if you need help linking up let me know.
- WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MAY 27TH
Saint paddy Linkup round 4
Now it’s your turn to share you progress so far. Thank you so much for sewing along!
