Just Married Quilt

By: Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics

Wedding quilt patterns can be just as beautiful and elegant as the occasions themselves, and this Just Married Quilt proves it! With delicate prints that have an old-fashioned feel and updated colors like coral and aqua, this quilt hits the mark. It's simple design makes it more than just a keepsake; it can do double duty as decor in the couple's new household!

Project TypeMake a Project

Quilt Size43 inches wide x 49 inches long

Time to CompleteA week or two

Primary TechniquePieced

Easy

Note: This quilt is designed using fabrics from the Wedding Sorbet line from Michael Miller Fabrics. Fabrics are coded in materials list.

MATERIALS AND CUTTING DIRECTIONS:

Fabric	Yardage	Cutting
CX5260 Sorbet Mr. and Mrs.	3/4 yard	Fussy cut (1) 17-1/2” x 23-1/2”
* CX5262 Sorbet Love Lace	5/8 yard	(2) 4” x 41-1/2” (2) 4” x 43-1/2”
CX5276 Petal Linda Lace	1/2 yard	(2) 3-1/2” x 28-1/2” (2) 3-1/2” x 34-1/2”
SC5333 Petal Cotton Couture	1/2 yard	(2) 1” x 17-1/2” (2) 1” x 24-1/2” (5) 2-1/2” x W.O.F. - Binding
CX3982 Coral Spa Ikat	1/6 yard	(2) 1” x 34-1/2” (2) 1” x 41-1/2”
CX2507 Sorbet Daisy Flowers	1/4 yard	(2) 1-1/2” x 26-1/2” (2) 1-1/2” x 34-1/2”
CX5276 Gray Linda Lace	1/4 yard	** Fussy cut (4) 4-1/2” squares and (4) 3-1/2” squares
CX5184 Aqua Sweet Hearts	Fat 1/8	(7) 3-1/2” x 4-1/2”
CX3584 Aqua Clown Stripe	Fat 1/8	(7) 3-1/2” x 4-1/2”
CX3982 Aqua Spa Ikat	Fat 1/8	(7) 3-1/2” x 4-1/2”
CX2507 Aqua Daisy Flowers	Fat 1/8	(7) 3-1/2” x 4-1/2”

* Allow extra yardage to match stripes identically.
** Center on motif. Squares are cut on the bias and set square on the quilt.

Also Needed:

48” x 54” backing
48” x 54” batting
threads to match
scissors, straight pins, acrylic ruler, rotary cutter, and mat

INSTRUCTIONS:

Sew one SC5333 1” 17-1/2” piece to the top and bottom of the CX5260 rectangle. Sew one SC5333 1” x 24-1/2” piece to each side.
Randomly piece (6) 3-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces from CX5184, CX3584, CX3982 Aqua, and CX2507 Aqua. Make two strips. Sew one to the top and bottom of the quilt. Make two strips of (8) 3-1/2” x 4-1/2” pieces. Sew one CX5276 Gray 4-1/2” squares to each end of each strip. Sew one strip to each side of the quilt.
Sew one CX2507 Sorbet 1-1/2” x 26-1/2” piece to the top and bottom of the quilt. Sew one CX2507 Sorbet 1-1/2” x 34-1/2” piece to each side.
Sew one CX5276 Petal 3-1/2” x 28-1/2” piece to the top and bottom of the quilt. Sew one CX5276 Gray 3-1/2” square to each end of each CX5276 Petal 3-1/2” x 34-1/2” strip. Sew one strip to each side of the quilt.
Sew one CX3982 Coral 1” x 34-1/2” piece to the top and bottom of the quilt. Sew one CX3982 Coral 1” x 41-1/2” piece to each side.
Sew one CX5262 4” x 41-1/2” piece to each SIDE of the quilt. Sew one CX5262 4” x 43-1/2” piece to the top and bottom of the quilt.
Layer backing, batting, and quilt top. Baste.
Quilt as desired.
Bind quilt using SC5333 2-1/2” strips pieced as needed for length.