For the Bricks Quilt you will need:
- One Layer Cake
- Two Charm Packs (solid color that matches Layer Cake). For example I’m using Bella Solid White Charm Packs because it matches the Windermere Brenda Riddle Designs Moda Fabric.
- I purchased 5 yards of backing fabric… but you could get by with 4-1/2. I may add another row to mine if the fabric allows it. My last Brick Quilt was 14 rows but that was because the fabric did not allow me to add another row (there were several solids pieces that could not be used because I couldn’t add a solid to a solid).
- 1/2 yard of binding fabric.
- You will use 35 of the Layer Cake squares and 70 Charm Pack squares.
Quilt measures: 64 x 72 if you make it 14 rows (you can make it larger or smaller depending on your rows).
The Bricks Quilt – Quilt Along Video 5
Video 5
- Sew your rows together.
- Start with row 2 and place it right sides facing each other, pin it and then take it to your sewing machine and sew a quarter inch seam down the right side. Remove pins as you go.
- Repeat this step on each row until you complete the Quilt Top.
- Once the quilt top is complete measure it to determine how much fabric you need for the backing and binding (and batting if you’re long arm quilter doesn’t provide it).
- Trim threads, press and starch quilt.
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Click here to watch Video #1.
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Click here to watch Video #2.
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Click here to watch Video #3.
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Click here to watch Video #4.
As soon as I get my quilt back from the long arm quilter I’ll share the pictures. For now, this is the Quilt Top (excuse my lighting … it’s been snowing here for days!).
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Bricks Quilt – Quilt Along and if you participated please share your pictures on our Chic n Scratch Quilt Along Facebook Group.
See ya!
You mentioned in one of your tutorials that you bought a mid arm. I have made myself nuts researching them. What one did you get? I was looking at the Rocket. By the way, your instructions are very clear. Thanks again. Linda
Hi Linda, I bought the Simply Sixteen by HQ. I bought it from our local quilt shop… Quilters Haven. They came out and set it up for me …. but sadly I’ve not had the time to learn how to use it. My job keeps me so busy and it’s something I really need to practice. The best advice I can give you is buy local if you can so that you have some help installing it and repairing it … in the event something happens. Best of luck on your search!!