The classic maple leaf quilt square comes together quickly when you use rotary-cutting and speed-piecing techniques, and it would be a marvellous base for a Canada Day–themed quilt. Will you make one block for a pot holder, or four for a wall hanging, or will you make enough for a festive picnic blanket?
The possibilities are endless – you may be surprised by what you come up with!
Take a look at a larger image of the quilt squares.
You need:
• 1 fat quarter (45 x 55 cm/18 x 22 inches) white or neutral fabric, for background
• 1 fat quarter (45 x 55 cm) red or red print fabric, for maple leaf
• Rotary cutter, acrylic ruler and self-healing cutting mat
• Pencil or disappearing-ink fabric marker
• Coordinating thread
• Sewing machine fitted with ¼-inch presser foot and needle appropriate for fabric
• Iron and ironing board
To make:
1. Using rotary cutter and acrylic ruler and working on cutting mat, square up white fabric and cut two strips (see image of this step here): 11.5 x 23 cm (4½ x 9 inches) and 12.4 x 24.8 cm (4-7/8 x 9¾ inches). Cut 11.5 x 23 cm strip into two pieces, each 11.5 cm (4½ inches) square.
2. Square up red fabric and cut three strips: 11.5 x 34 cm (4½ x 13½ inches), 12.4 x 24.8 cm and 4.5 x 18 cm (1¾ x 7 inches). Cut 11.5 x 34 cm strip into three pieces, each 11.5 cm square.
Page 1 of 2 - learn how to make the rest of the quilt square on page 2.
