Fabric Café Skip to my Lou 3-Yard Quilt Pattern
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Sew a fresh, playful quilt in record time with the Skip To My Lou 3-Yard Quilt Pattern by Fabric Café! Built around Fabric Café’s signature waste-free cutting method, this pattern turns just three coordinating 1-yard cuts into a complete lap- or throw-sized quilt top, including inner/outer borders and binding.
Skip To My Lou pairs classic checkerboard strip-pieced columns with long sashing strips to create a clean, modern vertical flow that highlights your favorite prints. Designed to efficiently utilize 44" wide fabric, it is an easy, relaxing sew that comes together effortlessly on a weekend afternoon.
Product Details
- Brand / Designer: Fabric Café
- Pattern Name: Skip To My Lou (New Version)
- Style / SKU: 092025-01 / 850029306801
- Finished Size: 45" x 58"
- Quilt Top Requirements: (3) Coordinating 1-Yard Cuts of 44" Wide Fabric
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Pattern Format: High-Quality Printed Paper Pattern Leaflet
- Origin: Printed in the USA
Materials Needed
- Quilt Top, Borders & Single-Fold Binding: (3) Coordinating 1-Yard Cuts of Fabric (Note: An additional 1/2 yard is needed if making double-fold binding)
- Backing Fabric: 3 Yards
- Batting: Twin Size (approx. 72" x 90")
- Thread: Coordinating 50wt cotton sewing thread
Why We Love It
Simple strip piecing means no cutting individual little squares! You can whip up the pieced checkerboard columns quickly and chain piece your way to a finished quilt top before dinner.
Coral and Olive Inspiration
- Project Pairings: Ideal for nursery/baby quilts, reading lap quilts, donation projects, and quick gift makes.
- Fabric Pairing Tip: Choose one bold focal floral or novelty print, one complementary blender for the checkerboard contrast, and one vibrant accent color to make the long vertical sashing pop.
- Maker Coordinates: Pairs wonderfully with 1-yard cuts of designer quilting cottons, Moda Bella Solids blenders, twin-size batting, and 50wt cotton piecing thread.
Coral and Olive Note
This listing is for one original printed paper pattern leaflet (Style #092025-01). Fabric, backing, and batting are not included.
