Themes:
Caterpillar Quilt
Project #16093
Print Project
Overview
This cute-as-a-bug idea is as simple as one, two, three! The instructions below explain just how easy and fun it is to create something special.
Products Used
657602-Sizzix Bigz Die - Circle, 2 1/2" 657609-Sizzix Bigz Die - Square, 4" Finished (4 1/2" Unfinished) 658313-Sizzix Bigz Die - Circles, 1" 658328-Sizzix Bigz XL 25" Die - Strips, 2 1/2" Wide 658330-Sizzix Bigz Pro 25" Die - Strips, 2 1/2" Wide 659157-Sizzix Bigz XL 25" Die - Squares, 4" Finished (4 1/2" Unfinished) 658314-Sizzix Bigz Die - Circles, 1 1/4" 659153-Sizzix Bigz L Die - Circle, 5" 660516-Sizzix Bigz XL 25" Die - Strips, 1 1/2" Wide 661018-Sizzix Bigz Plus Die - Circle, Scallop 6"Overview
This cute-as-a-bug idea is as simple as one, two, three! The instructions below explain just how easy and fun it is to create something special.
Themes:
Instructions
Fabric Requirements:
| Yardage | Fabric | Cutting Instructions |
| 2 yd | Pink with white dots | Cut (1) 19 1/2" x 46 1/2" rectangle for the background Cut (36) 4 1/2" Squares Cut (4) 2 1/2" wide Strips x WOF for binding |
| 5/8 yd | White solid | Cut (36) 4 1/2" Squares |
| 1/4 yd | White with green dots | Cut (3) 1 1/2" wide Strips x WOF |
| 10" x 20" | Pink and green paisley cuddle | Cut (2) 6" Circles* Cut (1) 5" Circle* Cut (2) 1 1/4" Circles* for antennae ends |
| 10" x 20" | Pink and green dots cuddle | Cut (2) 6" Circles* |
| 10" x 20" | Pink and green stripe cuddle | Cut (2) 6" Circles* Cut (2) 1/2" x 3" rectangles for antennae |
| 10" x 20" | Pink and white paisley cuddle | Cut (2) 6" Circles* Cut (1) 2 1/2" Circle* Hand cut (1) Bow* |
| 10" x 20" | Green solid | Cut (6) 1" Circles* for feet Cut (2) 1 1/2" Circles* for eyes Hand cut (1) Mouth* |
| 1" x 2" | Black wool | cut (2) 1/2" Circles* for eye centers |
| 2 yd | Backing fabric | |
| 52" x 52" | Batting | |
| 1 package | Lightweight fusible adhesive |
Notes:
- Finished Size: 45" x 48"
- All seam allowances are 1/4" unless noted.
- * = Adhere fusible adhesive to back of fabric before die-cutting the shapes.
- WOF = width of fabric
Piecing the Project:
- Arrange the eight 6" Circles on the background to form a caterpillar. Add the 5" and 2 1/2" Circles to form the tail.
- When satisfied with the arrangement, heat fuse in place with iron. Position the feet, eyes and antennae as shown. Heat fuse in place with an iron. Stitch around as desired.
- Sew the 1 1/2" Strips to perimeter of the background.
- Arrange the 4 1/2" Squares, alternating colors, 12 across by 6 down.
- Sew the 12 Squares together to form a row. Press towards the darker color. Repeat to form 5 more rows.
- Sew 3 rows together. Repeat.
- Sew each 3-row section to the top and bottom of the background.
Finishing:
- Layer the backing, batting and quilt top. Quilt by hand or machine, as desired.
- Sew binding strips together to form one long strip. Fold wrong sides together lengthwise and press.
- With a 1/4" seam, sew the raw edges of the binding to the edges of the right side of the quilt. Turn the folded edge of the binding to the back side of the quilt and stitch in place by hand, mitering the corners.
