Challenge Quilt - January 2012

 Kathy Hurst is heading up the Grayson Country Quilters Challenge Quilt for 2012.  Kathy selected a quilt pattern, Cosmetique,  which is made of 1" finished squares.  The good news, it is all strip piecing! 

The Challenge Quilt will be worked on at home, by guild members who desire to accept the challenge!  Each month, Kathy will provide Guild Members instructions for the 'Next Step' of the quilt.  By the end of the year, those participating will have a completed quilt. 

January Instructions...

1" Squares

Fabric Requirements

Assorted light fabrics:  25 fat quarters
Assorted dark fabrics:  35 fat quarters
Flange:  1/2 yard
Backing:  Enough for a queen size quilt

Gather fabrics before the February meeting.  If you would like to, you can cut the fat quarters into strips.

For the 1" squares, cut the fat quarters into 1.5" strips (cut so the strips are 18" long for best use of fabric.)

1.5" Squares

Fabric Requirements

Assorted light fabrics: 25 fat quarters
Assorted dark fabrics: 35 fat quarters
Flange: 1/2 yard
Backing: Enough for a queen size quilt

Gather fabrics before the February meeting. If you would like to, you can cut the fat quarters into strips.

For the 1.5" squares, cut the fat quarters into 2" strips (cut so the strips are 20" long for best use of fabric.)

Kathy Hurst shows her completed 'Challenge Quilt'



A close up of the quilt....