Journal Notes

New Grid Layout Analysis (80x80 Inches)By studying the grid lines in your new photo, the quilt top is divided into a clean 5x5 square block layout:Grid Count: 5 blocks wide by 5 blocks long (25 blocks total).Block Target Size: To make an 80-inch quilt from 5 blocks, each completed block must measure 16x16 inches finished (16.5x16.5 inches cut).The design alternates between two styles of blocks in a checkerboard pattern:Block Style 1 (13 Total): Large Blue Floral Center + Yellow Geometric border + Purple/Pink corner triangles.Block Style 2 (12 Total): Green Floral Center + Yellow Geometric border + Purple/Pink corner triangles.Note: Sashing is built directly into the perimeter borders of each individual block to create the multi-colored criss-cross diamond paths when they are sewn together.Cut Sizes for a 16-Inch Finished BlockTo assemble these blocks using traditional piecing methods and a standard \(\frac{1}{4}\)-inch seam allowance, use these cutting measurements:Center Squares: Cut one \(8\frac{1}{2} \times 8\frac{1}{2}\) inch square per block.Inner Triangles (Yellow): Cut two 9 × 9 inch squares, then slice them diagonally from corner to corner to make 4 triangles.Outer Triangles (Purple/Pink): Cut two 12 × 12 inch squares, then slice them diagonally from corner to corner to make 4 triangles.Total Pieces to CutFor the entire 80x80 inch quilt top, your shopping and cutting list is:Fabric Layer / RoleShapeDimensions to CutTotal Pieces to CutFabric A: Blue CenterSquare\(8\frac{1}{2} \times 8\frac{1}{2}\) in13 piecesFabric B: Green CenterSquare\(8\frac{1}{2} \times 8\frac{1}{2}\) in12 piecesFabric C: Yellow BorderSquare (Sub-cut)9 × 9 in (Cut diagonally / )50 squares (Yields 100 triangles)Fabric D: Purple CornersSquare (Sub-cut)12 × 12 in (Cut diagonally / )50 squares (Yields 100 triangles)Fabric Yardage RequirementsAssuming standard 42-inch usable Width of Fabric (WOF):Fabric A (Blue Floral): 1 YardCut 2 strips of \(8\frac{1}{2}\) inches × WOF. Yields 4 squares per strip.Fabric B (Green Floral): 1 YardCut 2 strips of \(8\frac{1}{2}\) inches × WOF. Yields 4 squares per strip.Fabric C (Yellow Geometric): 3 \(\frac{1}{2}\) YardsCut 13 strips of 9 inches × WOF. Yields 4 squares per strip.Fabric D (Purple/Pink Print): 4 \(\frac{3}{4}\) YardsCut 13 strips of 12 inches × WOF. Yields 3 squares per strip.Backing Fabric RequirementsThe official Butterscotch Backing Set from The Quilt Kit Co uses 7.5 yards of standard 44-inch wide fabric for the 80x80 inch size. This accommodates standard longarm quilting overage guidelines. If you prefer to buy a 108-inch wide-back fabric, you will only need 2 \(\frac{1}{2}\) yards.