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Spots and Dots Skinny Quilt

Posted on Dec 29, 2011

Spots and Dots Skinny Quilt

This modern quilt features simple circles tossed on a plain black background. For those new to sewing or quilting, this easy and quick quilt can serve as a unique wall hanging, table decor or even stylish bed runner. MATERIALS: 1 1/4 yards total assorted brights for appliquéd circles 2 1/4 yards black for appliqué background 2 yards paper-backed fusible web 2 1/4 yards for backing and binding 25˝ × 79˝ batting CUTTING: Cut from black: 1 rectangle 22 1/2˝ × 76 1/2˝ for appliqué background Adapted from "Kim Schaefer's Skinny Quilts: 15 Bed Runners, Table Toppers & Wallhangings" by Kim Schaefer, published by C&T Publishing.

Step 1

Appliqué: 1. Cut (3) 3˝ circles. Cut (4) 4˝ circles. Cut (1) 5˝ circle. Cut (2) each of 6˝, 7˝, and 8˝ circles. Cut (4) 9˝ circles. Cut (2) 7˝ half-circles. Cut (1) 8˝ half-circle. 2. Referring to the diagram, appliqué the pieces to the background.

Step 2

Finishing: 1. Layer the quilt top with batting and backing. Baste or pin. 2. Quilt as desired and bind.