P I C K U P S T I C K S E X PA N D-A-Q U I LTby Monique Jacobs

Throw, Twin, Queen

MONIQUE JACOBS

Monique (Dillard) Jacobs currently lives in Rockford, IL, and was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). Her love of quilting was nurtured by Canadian relatives who taught her the art of handwork and sewing. Over the years Monique has published books with C&T Publishing, and has developed specialty rulers to make quilting easier and faster. In addition, Monique is a Craftsy instructor, and a featured designer for Craftsy’s exclusive fabric collections. Visit www.opengatequilts.com to learn more about Monique and her specialty line of rulers and patterns.

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STARTUP LIBRARY: In need of a quick refresher? Check out our Startup Library: Quilting to find the skill you need — without having to search all over the internet. Explore quilting essentials in crystal-clear HD.

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BL ADE: Is your rotary blade sharp and ready? A sharp blade will require you to use less energy when cutting! If you see small threads still intact when you cut through your fabric, that’s a good indication it’s time to change your blade.

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How to use Expand-A-QuiltReady to get started on your new Expand-A-Quilt? Step one is to find the chart for the quilt size that you’ll be stitching! We encourage you to keep this pattern and use it again, with your own fabrics. Simply refer to the components chart for the required yardage on your preferred size!

Recommended Tools & Notions• Rotary cutter

• Quilting rulers

• Cutting mat

• 50wt cotton thread

General GuidelinesPlease read the entire pattern once through before starting. Use a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise directed.

Size Dimensions Block Layout Quilt Top & Binding Backing

Throw 54” x 68” 5 x 81 Jelly Roll OR (40) 2½ strips of fabric

for blocks and binding

2 yards for background3½ yards

Twin 70” x 80” 7 x 102 Jelly Rolls OR (70) 2½ strips of fabric

for blocks and binding

2 yards for background5 yards

Queen 90” x 104” 9 x 133 Jelly Rolls OR (117) 2½ strips of fabric

for blocks and binding

3 yards for background9 yards

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C U T T I N G C H A R T

IMPORTANT NOTE:For all sizes, you will have extra 2 ½” x 10” strips for binding.

Throw Quilt (54” x 68”)

Strip Cutting Instructions Background Cutting Instructions

From each 2½” strip of fabric, cut:(1) 2½” x 8½” piece (40 total)

(2) 2½” x 6½” pieces (80 total)

(2) 2½” x 4½” pieces (80 total)

(1) 2½” x 10” strip for binding (40 total)

From the background fabric, cut:(15) 2½” strips, into:

(80) 2½” x 4½” pieces(80) 2½” x 2½” squares

Twin Quilt (70” x 80”)

Strip Cutting Instructions Background Cutting Instructions

From (70) 2½” strips of fabric, cut:(1) 2½” x 8½” piece (70 total)

(2) 2½” x 6½” pieces (140 total)

(2) 2½” x 4½” pieces (140 total)

(1) 2½” x 10” strip for binding (70 total)

From the background fabric, cut:(25) 2½” strips, into:

(140) 2½” x 4½” pieces(140) 2½” x 2½” squares

Queen Quilt (90” x 104”)

Strip Cutting Instructions Background Cutting Instructions

From (117) 2½” strips of fabric, cut:(1) 2½” x 8½” piece (117 total)

(2) 2½” x 6½” pieces (234 total)

(2) 2½” x 4½” pieces (234 total)

(1) 2½” x 10” strip for binding (117 total)

From the background fabric, cut:(41) 2½” strips, into:

(234) 2½” x 4½” pieces(234) 2½” x 2½” squares

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PAT T E R N I N S T R U C T I O N S

Block AssemblySTEP 1Sew a Main fabric 2½” x 6½” piece to a Background 2½” x 2½” piece. Press towards the Main fabric. Repeat to make 80 for the Throw quilt, 140 for the Twin quilt, and 234 for the Queen quilt.

Press half towards the Main fabric and half towards the Background.

Make 80 for the Throw quiltMake 140 for the Twin quilt

Make 234 for the Queen quilt

With the Background on the top left

Throw Quilt - Make 20Twin Quilt - Make 35

Queen Quilt - Make 59

With the Background on the top right:

Throw Quilt - Make 20Twin Quilt - Make 35

Queen Quilt - Make 58

STEP 3Sew the blocks together using the pieces from Steps 1 and 2 and the Main fabric 2½” x 8½” pieces. For the Throw quilt, make 20 with the Background on the top right and 20 with the Background on the top left. For the Twin quilt, make 35 with the Background on the top right and 35 with the Background on the top left. For the Queen quilt, make 59 with the Background on the top right and 58 with the Background on the top left. The blocks should measure 10 ½” x 8 ½”. Press in one direction.

Make 80 for the Throw quiltMake 140 for the Twin quilt

Make 234 for the Queen quilt

STEP 2Sew a Main fabric 2½” x 4½” piece to a Background 2½” x 4½” piece. Repeat to make 80 for the Throw quilt, 140 for the Twin quilt and 234 for the Queen quilt. Press half towards the Main fabric and half towards the Background.

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Quilt Top AssemblySTEP 1Sew the rows together alternating the right and left blocks as shown. Press in the direction of the arrows. See the Throw assembly diagram below and the completed size diagrams on the last page of the pattern.

Finishing the QuiltSTEP 1Quilt, bind with 10” Main fabric binding strips, and enjoy!

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THROW TWIN QUEEN

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