Peek-a-Boo Bright Hopes Baby Quilt
The Bright Hopes block makes a perfect frame for lots of cute novelty prints and also
creates a dynamic woven design. You’ll learn easy fussy-cutting, partial seaming, and a
terrific assembly method plus lots of other tricks and tips. A prairie point edging makes
this quilt extra fun!
Peek-a-Boo Bright Hopes Baby Quilt Supply List
Size: 38" x 44"
Supplies
Rotary cutter, mat, and rulers (for best results, bring a 18" x 24" mat and a 6" x 24" ruler
plus a smaller rotary ruler such as 6" x 6" or 4" x 8")
Sewing machine with neutral thread and wound bobbins, 1/4" foot (if you have one)
Small scissors or snips, pins, seam ripper
Fabrics
For the rectangles that frame the center squares, select four different colors in the same
value or two values each of two different colors. For the center squares, gather an
assortment of all-over prints as well as those with isolated motifs, approximately
2" – 2 1/2" in size. Bring extra to swap with others.
1/2 yard each of four fabrics for rectangles (plus 1/2 yard of each for an optional prairie
point edging)
3/4 yard total of assorted novelty prints for center squares
1 1/2 yards for backing*
1/2 yard for binding* (if not using prairie point edging)
*Not needed in class.
Tip: Choose the novelty fabrics first, and then choose the other fabrics. If desired, select
a theme for the novelty prints such as dogs and cats; transportation; animals; bugs; fish;
toys; etc.
Preparation
Pre-wash or rinse all your fabrics. Press in the direction of the lengthwise grain.