Summer is here and what better way to enjoy it than with a picnic in the park? So add some style and cottage core vibes to your picnic with a Buffalo check quilt! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of making a quick and easy buffalo check, or gingham style quilt using simple materials and techniques. No prior quilting experience required! Get ready to impress your friends and family with your new picnic accessory.
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Finished Size: Approximately 42" x 54"
Materials:
- 3/4 Meter of Fabric A (White background)
- 3/4 Meter of Fabric B (Mid-toned colour)
- 1/2 Meter of Fabric C (Dark tone colour)
Cutting
Fabric A
(20) - 6 ½" x 6 ½"
Fabric B
(31) - 6 ½" x 6 ½"
Fabric C
(12) - 6 ½" x 6 ½"
Sewing Instructions🪡
Please carefully read the sewing instructions and cut all materials prior to beginning. 1/4” seam allowance is recommended throughout.
1. Sew one Fabric A piece to one Fabric B piece to create Block A/B. Sew a total of 18 blocks.
2. Sew one Fabric C piece to one Fabric B piece to create Block C/B. Sew a total of 12 blocks.
3. Sew the remaining three pieces of Fabric A and B together to create Block A/B/A.
4. Arrange the blocks as shown in the diagram. Sew together in rows, then attach the rows together. Press seams in opposing directions.
5. Quilt and attach the binding.
Lay out your squares as shown below.
Notes: Alternative Method:
Cutting
Fabric A
(3) - 6 ½" x WOF
(2) - 6 ½" x 6 ½"
Fabric B
(5) - 6 ½" x WOF
(1) - 6 ½" x 6 ½"
Fabric C
(2) - 6 ½" x WOF
1. Sew one Fabric A strip to one Fabric B strip length wise, right sides together. While folded, cut the strip every 6 ½" to make 6 A/B blocks measuring 6 ½" x 12 ½".
2. Repeat twice on the remaining 6 ½" x WOF strips. You should have 19 A/B Blocks.
3. Sew one Fabric B strip to one Fabric C strip length wise, right sides together. While folded, cut the strip every 6 ½" to make 6 B/C blocks measuring 6 ½" x 12 ½".
4. . Repeat on the last remaining 6 ½" x WOF strips. You should have 12 B/C Blocks.
5. Sew the 6 ½" x 6 ½" squares together to create Block A/B/A. Arrange the block as shown in the diagram.
6. Quilt and attach binding.