QST Courthouse Steps

A Courthouse Steps Quilt with a Twist.

Two Sizes included in this pattern, original 10″ block and Mega 20″ block.

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12 fabrics/ colours x 5/8 yard (60cm). 140” (3.9 yds/ 3.5m) backing fabric – allow for more if pattern matching. ½ yard (50cm) binding fabric, cut into (7) 2 ¼” x WOF strips

The quilt top requires a total of 6 ½” yards of fabric, the extra yardage allows for flexibility when pairing colours together. If you are working from scraps you will need at least 1/8 yard of each print.

See photo of finished quilt in the image gallery. I’ve named this: Spotted Gums on Mount Agony Rd. This quilt was inspired by the colours and textures of the majestic spotted gums that line Mount Agony Rd. The road to many happy family holidays on the NSW South Coast. On 4 December, 2019 this magical spot was burnt out by the destructive Currowan Fire that raged for 74 days burning 500,000 hectares.

The design is based on the traditional Courthouse Steps block with the addition of a quirky quarter square triangle centre. Easily sized up or down, this simple quilt design packs a punch in solids or dig into your scrap bin for a vintage look.

This nine page pattern has detailed diagrams and variation options. It is suitable for a beginner quilter with machine piecing and rotary cutting knowledge. It is not foundation paper pieced.

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