The pattern is so much more than just a pattern. It’s really an appliqué workshop disguised as a pattern. If you know how to use your sewing machine, you can make this cuddly paper dolls quilt!

There are links to videos teaching you three different appliqué techniques - needle turn, machine appliqué, and appliqué with fusible adhesive - and the pattern includes pieces laid out special to work with printable products. Skip the tracing and jump right to the fun part!

I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - almost all done on the machine. The only handwork was the final step of the binding. That's my favorite part to do by hand because it gives me some lap time with my new quilt. :-)

You Get. . .

• A digital pattern delivered by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.)
• 9 pages of pattern pieces for paper dolls (with and without tights) hairstyles and outfits – full size so there’s no enlarging needed
• Detailed instructions and lots of step by step photos – you’ll never feel lost or wonder if you’re doing it right
• Links to videos teaching you all the skills you’ll need to complete the project. It’s a workshop disguised as a pattern! The main instructions are for appliqué with fusible adhesive, but the pattern also has instructions and pattern pieces for any appliqué technique.
• Detailed cutting instructions for crib, nap and twin sized quilts.
• Instructions for assembling the quilt – layering, basting, quilting and binding – with links to videos for all of them - including links to Quilt As You Go videos.

Size

Each block finishes at 7 1/2" x 11 1/2". The pattern includes detailed instructions for the following sizes. . .

• crib (52.5" wide x 57.5" tall)
• napping (52.5" wide x 69" tall) - this is my favorite size for on the couch
• twin (75" wide x 92" tall)

Difficulty

I designed this quilt to teach appliqué – so it’s great for beginners, and a fun and relaxing project for more experienced stitchers. If you can use your sewing machine, you have the skills you need to make this cuddly cars and trucks quilt.

I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - almost all done on the machine. The pattern also includes links to videos teaching needle turn appliqué and machine appliqué with freezer paper, in case you prefer those methods.

You'll need. . . 

Crib Size (52.5" wide x 57.5" tall)

• 3 1/4 yards of a variety of background fabrics
• 2 yards skin-colored fabrics
• assorted scraps for hair and clothing
• 2 5/8 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 1 3/4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
• 1/2 yard binding fabric

Napping Size (52.5" wide x 69" tall)

• 4 yards of a variety of background fabrics
• 2 1/2 yards skin-colored fabrics
• assorted scraps for hair and clothing
• 3 1/4 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 2 1/4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
• 1/2 yard binding fabric

Twin Size (75" wide x 92" tall)

• 7 yards of a variety of background fabrics
• 4 1/2 yards skin-colored fabrics
• assorted scraps for hair and clothing
• 5 1/2 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 4 1/4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
• 5/8 yard binding fabric

Other Materials

• batting (I love Warm & Natural 100% cotton batting)
• freezer paper (for machine applique technique) – either a roll from the grocery store, or this printable freezer paper
• fusible adhesive (if using applique with fusible adhesive technique)

You might also want. . .

• freezer paper (if you choose the machine appliqué with freezer paper technique) – either a roll from the grocery store, or this printable freezer paper