How to make: A 7 minute quilt top quilt (aka the ice-cream quilt)

I've been quilting for just over 3 years now and have lately been on a kick of making quilts that match our home decor. I love using linens and different textures, and being the impatient quilter that I am, LOVE super simple and fast quilts. So I made this quilt- it only uses three pieces on the quilt top and comes together in a jiffy :-)

This cutting instructions makes a quilt that is 79" x 81" which is a great sized bed quilt.

Fabric Requirements:

2m (2.2 yards)- Fabric A (I used the caramel colour)

0.9m (1 yard)- Fabric B (I used the cream colour)

1.15m (1.25 yards)- Fabric C (I used the rose colour)

5m (5.5 yards)- Fabric D for backing (I used the gingham)

Fabric for binding (I used leftover fabric for a scrappy binding)

Cutting instructions:

Cut Fabric A into a piece that is 79" x 41"

Cut Fabric B into a piece that is 36" x 41"

Cut Fabric C into a piece that is 43.5 x 41"

Assembly instructions:

Using 1/2" seams, sew piece B to C. Press seams open.

Attach piece A to the bottom, using 1/2" seams. Given we have such large pieces, we are using larger seams than your typical 1/4" quilting seams :-)

And your quilt top is done!

Baste, quilt and bind as desired. I quilted using straight lines that were just over an inch apart.

I made round corners for this quilt, using a plate to trace to get the curve.

And your quilt is done! I hope you found the tutorial useful but please let me know if you have any questions :-)

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