
Let’s go Pikachu! Using the AccuQuilt Fabric cutter creating your very own Pikachu quilt is super easy.
Requirements List:
NOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.
Cutting:
- For white fabric you will need to cut 400 2 ½” (6.35cm) squares
- Using the GO! Fabric cutter and the Square – 2 ½” multiples (AQ55059) die cut 6 layers of fabric at a time until you have 400 squares.
- For red fabric you will need to cut 2 2 ½” (6.35cm) squares
- Using the GO! Fabric cutter and the Square – 2 ½” multiples (AQ55059) die cut 6 layers of fabric at a time until you have 2 squares.
- For Yellow fabric you will need to cut 469 2 ½” (6.35cm) squares
- Using the GO! Fabric cutter and the Square – 2 ½” multiples (AQ55059) die cut 6 layers of fabric at a time until you have 469 squares.
- For Black fabric you will need to cut 239 2 ½” (6.35cm) squares
- Using the GO! Fabric cutter and the Square – 2 ½” multiples (AQ55059) die cut 6 layers of fabric at a time until you have 469 squares.
Construction
NOTE: Seam allowance is ¼” Unless otherwise stated. When pressing your seams, press them in opposite directions. This will help reduce bulk.
- Place squares together as shown. Sew and press. Repeat for other two squares.
- Join pieces together, sew and press.
- Repeat the steps 1 and 2 following the quilt diagram for the colour position for blocks in rows A to T and columns 1 to 13.
- For column 14 you will notice here they are only two wide. Place squares together as shown. Sew and press.
- Repeat step 4 for all blocks in row U and column 14. These pieces have been included to be joined into each row below.
- Once you have all of your blocks sewn together, we will now assemble the rows.
- Row A: Join each block until you have row A completed.
- Row B: Join each block until you have row B completed.
- Row C: Join each block until you have row C completed.
- Row D: Join each block until you have row D completed.
- Row E: Join each block until you have row E completed.
- Row F: Join each block until you have row F completed.
- Row G: Join each block until you have row G completed.
- Row H: Join each block until you have row H completed.
- Row I: Join each block until you have row I completed.
- Row J: Join each block until you have row J completed.
- Row K: Join each block until you have row K completed.
- Row L: Join each block until you have row L completed.
- Row M: M Join each block until you have row M completed.
- Row N: Join each block until you have row N completed.
- Row O: Join each block until you have row O completed.
- Row P: Join each block until you have row P completed.
- Row Q: Join each block until you have row Q completed.
- Row R: Join each block until you have row R completed.
- Row S: Join each block until you have row S completed.
- Row T: Join each block until you have row T completed.
- Row U: Join each block until you have row U completed.
- Once you have all of your rows sewn together arrange on your design board.
- Begin to sew each row together pinning at the seams to ensure you have it lined up. Repeat until it is all sewn together.
Finishing:
- Layer wadding between quilt top and backing
- Pin or baste layers together
- Quilt as desired. Add binding, mitring corners.