SeeMyQuiltCarrie Nation quilt block
A chain of small squares runs corner to corner through four small four patches, with large plain squares filling the rest of the block.
Cutting chart by block size
8" Carrie Nation (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 4 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 8 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 8 squares | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 8 squares | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
12" Carrie Nation (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 4 squares | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Background | 8 squares | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Background | 8 squares | 2" × 2" | – |
| Accent | 8 squares | 2" × 2" | – |
16" Carrie Nation (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 4 squares | 4 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
| Background | 8 squares | 4 1/2" × 4 1/2" | – |
| Background | 8 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 8 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
How to make a 16" Carrie Nation block
- Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
- Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 8 × 8 grid, and each cell finishes at 2". Sew neighbouring pieces into sections, then the sections into rows, pressing seams in opposite directions from row to row.
- Join the rows. The block should measure 16 1/2" now and 16" once it is sewn into the quilt.
Yardage for a Carrie Nation quilt (16" blocks)
| Quilt size | Blocks | Finished size | Main | Background | Accent | Border & binding | Backing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 2 × 3 (6) | 38" × 54" | 1/2 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 1/4 yd | 1 yd | 3 1/2 yd |
| Lap | 3 × 3 (9) | 54" × 54" | 5/8 yd | 1 1/2 yd | 1/2 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 3 1/2 yd |
| Throw | 3 × 4 (12) | 54" × 70" | 7/8 yd | 2 yd | 1/2 yd | 1 1/4 yd | 4 1/2 yd |
| Twin | 4 × 6 (24) | 70" × 102" | 1 5/8 yd | 4 yd | 1 yd | 1 3/4 yd | 6 1/4 yd |
| Queen | 6 × 6 (36) | 102" × 102" | 2 1/4 yd | 5 7/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 1 7/8 yd | 9 1/4 yd |
| King | 6 × 6 (36) | 102" × 102" | 2 1/4 yd | 5 7/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 1 7/8 yd | 9 1/4 yd |
Blocks side by side with a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra.
Four ways to set it
A throw quilt of 16" Carrie Nation blocks in each setting.
| Setting | Blocks | Finished size | Extra fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side by side | 12 | 54" × 70" | – |
| With sashing | 12 | 58" × 76" | Sashing 3/4 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd |
| Alternating plain blocks | 6 pieced + 6 plain | 54" × 70" | Plain blocks 1 5/8 yd |
| On point | 8 | 51 3/8" × 74" | Setting triangles 1 7/8 yd |
See Carrie Nation in your own fabrics
What to buy
| Fabric | Yardage | Cut |
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Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.
Questions
How many fabrics does a Carrie Nation block need?
Three: main, background and accent. Choose a main fabric that contrasts clearly with the background so the design reads from a distance.
What size pieces do I cut for a 16 inch Carrie Nation?
4 main squares at 4 1/2" × 4 1/2"; 8 background squares at 4 1/2" × 4 1/2"; 8 background squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 8 accent squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2".
How many Carrie Nation blocks for a lap quilt?
9 blocks at 16", set 3 by 3 with a 3" border, make a 54" × 54" quilt.
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