Step 5 - St. Paddy's Field QAL - The Finish!

 

Step 5 St. Paddy’s Field Quilt 

 

 

Quilt Top Assembly PDF Link

 

After completing all Block A and Block B units, arrange the blocks to create the St. Paddy’s Field secondary pattern.

Block Layout

Alternate Block A and Block B in each row.

Row 1 begins with Block A.

Row 2 begins with Block B.

 

Row 1 A B A B A B A B

Row 2 B A B A B A B A

Row 3 A B A B A B A B

Row 4 B A B A B A B A

Row 5 A B A B A B A B

Row 6 B A B A B A B A

Row 7 A B A B A B A B

Row 8 B A B A B A B A

 

This alternating layout creates the woven field effect that gives the quilt its name.

 

Sew the Rows

 

Sew the blocks together in each row, matching seams carefully.

Press the seams in alternating directions:

Row 1 → press seams to the right

Row 2 → press seams to the left

Continue alternating pressing direction for each row. This allows the seams to nest when the rows are joined.

 

Join the Rows

 

Place Row 1 and Row 2 right sides together.

Nest the seams and pin where seams intersect.

Sew the rows together.

Continue adding rows until the quilt top is complete.

Press the finished quilt top well, spinning seams where possible to reduce bulk.

 

Your St. Paddy’s Field quilt top is now ready for borders (if desired), quilting, and binding.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this quilt; I will be making the same quilt in Red, White and Blue to donate to a local charity, Coming Home Incorporated. They create community for Veterans, helping them feel loved and appreciated, with activities and so much more. Calling the next one Field of Valor!

 

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