Go BIG!
When a quilt needs to be done quickly, is there an easier way to accomplish that goal than to work larger? Bigger patch sizes, big blocks, and pre-cuts all help you finish faster—and that’s what this issue is all about! If you want a pattern with large blocks, look no further than Picnic Star by Jen Daly. With these 20-inch blocks, she recreated the look of buffalo plaid by pairing medium and light solids of the same color with white. The chambray she used for the background makes for a sturdy quilt—perfect for picnics. I wish you all could see this one in person. Fast Lane designed by Angie Milligan, made by Rita Swain, and quilted by Lisa Beeson is colorful, bold, and graphic. This quilt is perfect for a beginner because…