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Quilt Assembly:Īrrange signature blocks and setting squares in rows of 9, alternating signature block and 6½” x 6½” setting squares. Repeat steps 1-4 to create a total of 41 signature blocks. Alternative: you could piece the entire quilt and then embroider words or phrases before the quilting process.ĥ. Optional: Embroider signatures or words, or carefully write them with a permanent ink pen in the center of the center cross strip. Sew matching pair of pieced units to either side of a contrasting 2 ½” x 6 ½” strip. Carefully rotary cut the strip set in half through all 3 fabrics, creating 2 matching pieced units 2½” x 6½”.ģ. Press the seams toward the center fabric.Ģ. Sew a matching pair of 2½” x 5” rectangles to either side of a contrasting 2½” x 5” rectangle along the long edges. Cut 5″ x 5″ square in half to get two strips 2½” x 5”. Cut 41 matching sets or a total of 41 2½” x 5” strips and 41 2½” x 6½” if cutting from one piece of yardage.įor each signature block you will need a 5″ x 5″ square (for background) and a contrasting 2½” x 5” strips and a 2½” x 6½” for cross.ġ.

From Cross Fabric: cut a 2½” x 5” strip and a 2½” x 6½” strip for each cross block.

(If cutting from a precut 10” x 10” squares, save the remaining 3 ½” x 10” strip for the scrappy pieced border – see photo) OR You can cut all of the above from 20+ Fat Quarters or assorted scraps (see cutting list below)

Cross fabric: 12 strips 2½” x WOF (Width of Fabric) OR 1 yard solid OR 41 assorted strips 2½” x 12″.

Setting Squares and Scrappy Border: 1 Layer Cake OR 40 squares 10” x 10” OR 40 squares 6½”x 6½” and 28 assorted 3½” x 10” strips for scrappy border.

Signature blocks (cross background): 1 Charm Pack OR 41 squares 5” x 5”.

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(More about fabric choices below.) Gratitude (Plus Block) Quilt TutorialĬlick here for a printable PDF of this pattern Fabric Requirements: Because these colors were just calling to me. (Hindsight, I wish I had made some of the crosses darker.)

I made the cross blocks scrappy with a variety of prints and I love the change of character it gives. The original quilt was made entirely from Precuts: a Charm Pack (precut 5″ x 5″ squares), and a coordinating Layer Cake (precut 10″ x 10″ squares.) The cross blocks are all from solid cream pre-cut 2 ½″ x 2 ½″ strips.įor this newest version of the quilt I cut all of my pieces from a stack of Fat Quarters and other quarter yards.

It’s a sentimental quilt that will always be a personal favorite.

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For this project I used a traditional plus (or cross) signature quilt block and embroidered the names or places or memories of things that I’m grateful for. I made the original Gratitude quilt 10 years ago! You can read more about my original Gratitude Quilt, inspired by the Thanksgiving holiday, here.

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(You can read more about How to Choose a Sewing Machine here.) They’ve got something for every maker, level or budget. I’ve been working with Baby Lock for a few years now and love every single machine that I’ve worked with. This tutorial is sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing Machines. You get to choose your own adventure every time. Or you can just make a fun, scrappy plus quilt. Gratitude QuiltĪnother fun option: you can use the traditional plus ‘signature’ blocks to embroider or write people, places, or things that you’re grateful for like I did with my original quilt (on the left). This quilt pattern is also perfect for cutting your blocks from precuts – Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs and Layer Cakes – or you can cut all of your pieces from yardage or scraps.

Today I’ve got a tutorial to make your own gratitude plus quilt and I’ll share the original and latest variations of this quilt. This is a reboot of one of my favorite quilts – my Gratitude quilt. I have been working on a very fun project for the past few weeks.

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