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Pixel Tree quilt block

An evergreen tree built entirely from small squares, with a two-square trunk.

Pixel Tree: main, background and accent. A 8 × 8 grid.

Cutting chart by block size

Fabric	Cut	Size	Then
Main	30 squares	1 1/2" × 1 1/2"	–
Background	30 squares	1 1/2" × 1 1/2"	–
Accent	4 squares	1 1/2" × 1 1/2"	–

Fabric	Cut	Size	Then
Main	30 squares	2" × 2"	–
Background	30 squares	2" × 2"	–
Accent	4 squares	2" × 2"	–

Fabric	Cut	Size	Then
Main	30 squares	2 1/2" × 2 1/2"	–
Background	30 squares	2 1/2" × 2 1/2"	–
Accent	4 squares	2 1/2" × 2 1/2"	–

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.

Quilt size	Blocks	Finished size	Main	Background	Accent	Border & binding	Backing
Baby	2 × 3 (6)	38" × 54"	1 yd	1 yd	1/4 yd	1 yd	3 1/2 yd
Lap	3 × 3 (9)	54" × 54"	1 3/8 yd	1 3/8 yd	1/4 yd	1 1/8 yd	3 1/2 yd
Throw	3 × 4 (12)	54" × 70"	1 7/8 yd	1 7/8 yd	1/4 yd	1 1/4 yd	4 1/2 yd
Twin	4 × 6 (24)	70" × 102"	3 1/2 yd	3 1/2 yd	1/2 yd	1 3/4 yd	6 1/4 yd
Queen	6 × 6 (36)	102" × 102"	5 1/4 yd	5 1/4 yd	3/4 yd	1 7/8 yd	9 1/4 yd
King	6 × 6 (36)	102" × 102"	5 1/4 yd	5 1/4 yd	3/4 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.

A throw quilt of 16" Pixel Tree 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

1. Your fabrics (tap a fabric, then choose a sample or your own photo)

2. Block

3. Quilt size

4. Block size

5. Setting

Border

Fabric	Yardage	Cut

Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.

How many fabrics does a Pixel Tree 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 Pixel Tree?

30 main squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 30 background squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 4 accent squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2".

How many Pixel Tree 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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