Annies (Firm) - Stash-Busting Quilts

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One of the side effects of quilting is the ever-growing stash and scraps that seem to appear like magic. It seems, as quilters, we tend to buy a bit extra just in case, or we cut something wrong but the fabric is just too gorgeous to toss. So, we start a scrap basket or a drawer for the extras. Sometimes we simply buy a beautiful piece of fabric with no project in mind, and so it joins the stash. After a few months or years we notice that what was once a small basket or drawer has turned into an entire sewing room full of beautiful fabrics waiting for a project.

Well Stash-Busting Quilts will become your go-to book for inspiration when cleaning out your stash. With nine creative patterns designed with stash and scraps in mind, you cant go wrong. Some of our most talented designers have put forth their best efforts and this collection was born. This is the book youll want to keep handy when you feel the urge to clean, organize and use your stashed treasures.

This book has something for everyonequilts in all sizes and table runners in all styles. All you need is stash and the desire to use it.

General Information

Slice your way through the scraps in your stash to stitch up these easy blocks and create a fun beach community.

Design by Lyn Brown
Quilted by Cathy OBrien

Confident Beginner

Quilt Size: 70" 86"

Block Sizes: 6" 16" finished and 4" 16" finished

Number of Blocks: 24 and 12

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a " seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.

Cut 12 (5" 6") G rectangles.

Cut 12 matching sets of 1 each 5" 6" E rectangle and 3" F square.

Cut 12 (3" 6") J rectangles.

Cut 12 matching sets of 1 each 3" 6" H rectangle and 3" I square.

Cut 12 (4") N squares.

Cut 12 matching sets of 1 each 4" 5" L rectangle and 2" M square.

Cut 20 (3" 7") R strips, 18 (3" 6") S strips and 4 (3") T squares.

Cut 9 (2" by fabric width) binding strips.

Cut 12 (7") squares.

Cut each square on both diagonals to make 48 B triangles.

Cut 6 (5") squares.

Cut each square on both diagonals to make 24 D triangles.

Cut 1 (76" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 2 each 5" 76" U, 5" 70" V, 3" 64" P and 3" 54" Q strips.

Cut 3 (3" by fabric width) strips.

Subcut strips into 24 (3") squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 48 A triangles.

Cut 1 (2" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 12 (2") squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 24 C triangles.

Cut 3 (4" by fabric width) strips.

Subcut strips into 12 each (4" 6") K and (2" 4") O rectangles.

. Sew an A triangle on one short side of a B triangle as shown in Figure 1a; press. Sew an A triangle on the remaining short side of B (Figure 1b) to make an A-B unit; press. Repeat to make a total of 24 A-B units.

. Sew a C triangle on one short side of a D triangle as shown in Figure 2a; press. Sew a C triangle on the remaining short side of D (Figure 2b) to make a C-D unit; press. Repeat to make a total of 12 C-D units.

. Select one each A-B unit, B triangle and G rectangle, and one matching set of one each E rectangle and F square for one block.

. Cut the F square in half on one diagonal to make two F triangles. Sew the F triangles to the two short sides of the B triangle to make the B-F unit as shown in Figure 3; press.

. Arrange and join the units and the E and G rectangles in a vertical row referring to the block drawing to complete one Tall House block; press toward the rectangles.

. Repeat steps 13 to make a total of 12 Tall House blocks.

. Select one each A-B unit, B triangle and J and K rectangle, and one matching set of one each H rectangle and I square for one block.

. Cut the I square in half on one diagonal to make two I triangles. Sew the I triangles to the two short sides of the B triangle to make the B-I unit as shown in Figure 4; press.

. Arrange and join the units and the H, J and K rectangles in a vertical row referring to the block drawing to make one Short House block; press toward the rectangles.

. Repeat steps 13 to make a total of 12 Short House blocks.

. Select one each C-D unit, D triangle, N square and O rectangle, and one matching set of one each L rectangle and M square.

. Cut the M square in half on one diagonal to make two M triangles. Sew the M triangles to the two short sides of the D triangle to make the D-M unit as shown in Figure 5; press.

. Arrange and join the units, N square, and L and O rectangles in a vertical row referring to the block drawing to make one Narrow House block; press away from the C-D and D-M units.

. Repeat steps 13 to make a total of 12 Narrow House blocks.

Refer to the Assembly Diagram for positioning of blocks and borders.