Butterfly Quilt

As fresh as spring, this adorable butterfly quilt is sure to be a favorite.

Project courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores

Crafting Time: Over 5 hours

Skill Level: Experience necessary


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SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • 5/8 yd. each of 6 Coordinating fabrics for wings
  • 1/3 yd. Fabric for body
  • 1-3/4" yds. Fabric for quilt backing
  • 45"x60" Batting
  • 12" square batting scrap for antenna pieces
  • 1 yd. HeatnBond
  • Sewing machine
  • Basic sewing supplies

SIZE: Finished size is approximately 40"x55"

NOTES: Add 1/4" cutting lines to all pattern pieces. 1/4" seam allowance used throughout.

TIP: We quilted along each wing segment and body seam line. We also quilted segments on the butterfly body. Circle pieces were zig-zag quilted.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Enlarge wing/body pattern 200%. Enlarge the enlargement 400%.
  2. For backing: Fold fabric in half cut edge to cut edge. Place body edge of pattern on fold. Cut out backing adding 1/4" seam allowance along all outside edges. Set aside.
  3. Cut pattern pieces along printed lines on pattern. Choosing fabrics as desired for wing placement and with right sides together, cut out wing pieces remembering to add 1/4" seam allowances along all edges. Straight-of-grain markings have been added to the pattern pieces, however, strict adherence is not necessary. Transfer registration markings and pattern points to all fabric pieces.
  4. Matching registration markings and right sides together, sew pieces together easing curves as necessary. Make two wings.
  5. Fold body fabric cut edge to cut edge. Cut one body laying fold line on folded fabric edge. Transfer registration markings. Stitch body to right side of each wing easing fullness if necessary.
  6. Following HeatnBond directions, trace circle patterns, adhere adhesive, cut out and fuse circle pieces to wings.
  7. Cut two pairs of antenna pieces out of fabric and two out of batting scrap. With right sides together, stitch two fabric pieces and batting leaving end open for turning. Make two. With edges together, baste antenna to head.
  8. Make quilt "sandwich" by layering top and backing right sides together and batting behind backing. Pin and stitch together leaving opening for turning. Turn and slip stitch opening.
  9. Quilt as desired.
  • As fresh as spring, this adorable butterfly quilt is sure to be a favorite.
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Ratings & Reviews

Product Reviews:

24reviews
 

butterfly quilt

Reviewer: Berry, 05/18/2013

I have made several of these in the past few years. My latest use was to make the pattern and applique it onto another quilt. I also had it have the pattern enlarges, but it was done by a friend who took it to a place that blows up architect's drawings. I made foam board templates and will more than likely use it again.

 

super cute mini quilt

Reviewer: Paige, 01/27/2010

this quilt is super easy and fun to make, still finishing up my first one, love the idea to add ribbons to the back so the kids can "fly" around in it. Does have alot of scraps, but think i will be able to use them again, I got materials with different textures, and found it to be a bit expensive, but still worth it, cant wait to see my girls enjoying it. thanks

 

Problem

Reviewer: Darlene, 09/01/2009

How do I get pattern to print? Only numbers & arrows print!!!!!

 

Beautiful

Reviewer: Mamie, 06/08/2009

THis is a great project. However it takes longer than 6 hours. I used the comments everyone else had and went to Staples and for less than $6 got enlarged. Used other paper and traced pattern. Picking out material and how I wanted fabrics to be placed was my biggest challenge. I did each wing piece on both sides in sequence to make surethey were in order. I waited to cut the backing out til the front was done to make sure they matched. I used cut outs to label and date it on the back, it is for the new GD coming this month--Will have to make one for the older sister now. Thanks for sharing the pattern and everyone for the useful comments.

 

Can't down load pattern

Reviewer: Fern, 03/11/2009

I can't get into the pattern to print this project. Alos if any one has the bath mitts for children would you please send both patterns. I don't know why I can't download. Thank You FN

 

Pattern won't print

Reviewer: Caryl, 02/26/2009

I cannot get this pattern to print for me. Can someone scan theirs and email it to me or something?

 

Easy, Fun, Appreciated!

Reviewer: Carol, 02/16/2009

This project was very easy to do. It really does only take about 6 hours. I added my own touches by stuffing the body with batting and adding ribbons on the backside at the top of the wings as handles so that the child can "Fly" around with the quilt around them! I made one and have 7 people who want them!

 

loved it

Reviewer: Karla, 11/20/2008

I took the pattern to work and enlarged to 200% Then to Staples had it enlarged to 400% I quilt it like a quilt that you put together with the batting first then the back right side up and then the top right side down and then u turn it right side out. I leave the backing just as it is I don't cut around it until after I sew all around it and leave a small opening for turning dont forget to clip the corners. I also stuff the whole body and quilt around it. I have made 18 of these butterflys and sold them. Now on to make 1 more for my granddaughter Ashlynn. Good Luck.

 
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