Little Picket Fence Quilt

By: Mimi Shimp for FreeSpirit

By: Mimi Shimp for FreeSpirit

This delicate rendition of the classic rail fence quilt pattern is a wonderful quilt for a baby's room. The Little Picket Fence Quilt is a rail fence quilt arranged so that the soft green, pink, turquoise, and lilac fabrics create zigzags across the quilt. Fabrics are pieced in different positions in each block in order to create this pattern. A more forgiving basketweave setting would also be adorable in this quilt, if you decide to adapt the pattern.

Project TypeMake a Project

Quilt Size58 inches wide x 58 inches long

Time to CompleteA week or two

Primary TechniquePieced

Intermediate

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Note: This pattern was designed using fabrics from the Little House collection by Annette Tatum for FreeSpirit. Fabrics are coded in materials list.

MATERIALS:

AT20 Pink (A) 1 yard
AT30 Lilac (B), AT 31 Berry (C),
AT30 Turquoise (D), AT 31 Lime (E) 1/2 yard each
AT18 Pink fat quarter
AT29 Ocean (Border) 3/4 yard
AT16 Frost (Binding) 1 yard
Backing 3-1/2 yards
Acrylic Ruler, mat, rotary cutter, sewing machine, scissors

INSTRUCTIONS:

From each fabric B-E, cut 8 strips 2" x WOF. From fabric A cut 16 strips 2" x WOF.
Make 8 strip sets with fabrics A-B-C. Stitch A to B, then press seams toward B. Stitch fabric C to B, pressing seams toward C. Cross-cut strip sets into sixty-two 5" x 5" segments.
Make 8 strip sets with fabrics A-D-E. Stitch A to D, then press seams toward D. Stitch fabric E to D, pressing seams toward E. Cross-cut strip sets into sixty-one 5" x 5" segments.
From AT18 Pink, cut 4 squares 4-3/4" x 4-3/4".
From AT16 Frost, cut 5 strips 4-3/4" x WOF.
Arrange segments cut in steps 2 and 3 following the layout. Stitch segments together in rows, then stitch rows together. Press seams of each row in opposite directions.
Cut 1 strip AT 29 Ocean into 4 segments. Stitch one segment to each of the other 4 strips. Trim strips to 50". The symmetry of this design makes it easy to match the design when stitching the strips together. There is enough length to play with the alignment.
Stitch one AT18 Pink square to each end of 2 strips.
As shown, stitch remaining 50" strips to each side of the quilt top. Stitch strips with squares to the top and bottom of the quilt top.
Layer, quilt and bind. Cut binding strips on the bias if using the stripe fabric.

Why You'll Love This Quilt

1. Sweet and Simple Design: The Little Picket Fence Quilt offers a charming and classic design that is perfect for a baby's room. The soft pastel colors and zigzag pattern create a sweet and inviting look that will add a touch of whimsy to any nursery. It's a timeless design that can easily be adapted to fit any color scheme or decor style.

2. Beginner-Friendly Project: This quilt project is ideal for quilters of all skill levels, making it a great option for beginners looking to hone their quilting skills. The rail fence pattern is simple yet visually striking, and the piecing techniques are straightforward and easy to follow. It's a great way to practice your piecing and quilting skills while creating a beautiful and practical piece.

3. Versatile Design Options: While the Little Picket Fence Quilt is a lovely quilt design as is, it also offers plenty of room for customization and personalization. Quilters can choose to adapt the pattern to create a different layout, such as a basketweave setting, or experiment with different fabrics and color combinations to make the quilt their own. This allows for creative expression and the opportunity to make a truly unique and one-of-a-kind quilt.

Overall, the Little Picket Fence Quilt is a wonderful project for quilters of all levels who are looking to create a beautiful, charming quilt for a baby's room. With its sweet design, beginner-friendly construction, and versatile design options, this quilt project is sure to be a hit with quilters everywhere.

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gibbinshayley 4538 703

Jun 18, 2015

i've just finished making one of these and am about to start quilting - I'm aiming for a quick and easy quilt design. I'm wondering how you chose to quilt this? down the pink or green or both rails?