Miniature Rail Fence Quilt Pattern with Video Tutorial

By: Carolyn Wainscott

In this video tutorial, Carolyn Wainscott demonstrates how to make a miniature rail fence quilt pattern. Follow her directions to make your own mini quilt with 5-inch blocks, or use the tutorial to make a full-size rail fence quilt with 10-inch blocks.

Project TypeMake a Project

Quilt Size22 inches wide x 27 inches long

Time to CompleteWeekend project

Primary TechniquePieced

Easy

MATERIALS:

1/4 yard EACH from 5 fabrics [42”-45” wide]
22” by 27” fabric for quilt back
batting
binding, lace, or ruffle to finish after quilting

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cut 1-1/2” strips from each fabric across width [cut 3 strips from each fabric].
Create 3 identical strip sets by sewing one strip of each fabric together.
Press seams in one direction.
Cut 5-1/2” blocks from strip sets. Blocks will be 5-1/2” square.
Arrange blocks to create rail fence pattern:
Sew blocks together.
Finish by quilting and binding. Find instructions for sewing a border of continuous prairie points here.

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

MATERIALS FOR QUILT WITH 10" FINISHED BLOCKS:

2 yards EACH of 5 fabrics
80" by 80" backing fabric
batting
binding, lace, or ruffle to finish after quilting

INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUILT WITH 10" FINISHED BLOCKS:

Cut each strip 2-1/2" wide.
Create identical strip sets as for 5-1/2” blocks.
Press seams in same direction.
Cut 10-1/2” sections from strip sets; blocks will be 10-1/2” square unfinished. Each strip set will give you 4 blocks. 16 strip sets = 64 blocks = 80” by 80” quilt top.