Pikachu Quilt

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.

  1. Place squares together as shown. Sew and press. Repeat for other two squares.
Pikachu instructions
  1. Join pieces together, sew and press.
Pikachu Squares1
  1. 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.
  2. For column 14 you will notice here they are only two wide. Place squares together as shown. Sew and press.
  1. Repeat step 4 for all blocks in row U and column 14. These pieces have been included to be joined into each row below.
  2. Once you have all of your blocks sewn together, we will now assemble the rows.
  3. Row A: Join each block until you have row A completed.
Row A Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row B: Join each block until you have row B completed.
Row B Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row C: Join each block until you have row C completed.
Row C Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row D: Join each block until you have row D completed.
Row D Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row E: Join each block until you have row E completed.
Row E Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row F: Join each block until you have row F completed.
Row F Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row G: Join each block until you have row G completed.
Row G Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row H: Join each block until you have row H completed.
Row H Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row I: Join each block until you have row I completed.
Row I Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row J: Join each block until you have row J completed.
Row J Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row K: Join each block until you have row K completed.
Row K Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row L: Join each block until you have row L completed.
Row L Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row M: M Join each block until you have row M completed.
Row M Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row N: Join each block until you have row N completed.
Row N Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row O: Join each block until you have row O completed.
Row O Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row P: Join each block until you have row P completed.
Row P Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row Q: Join each block until you have row Q completed.
Row Q Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row R: Join each block until you have row R completed.
Row R Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row S: Join each block until you have row S completed.
Row S Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row T: Join each block until you have row T completed.
Row T Pikachu Quilt
  1. Row U: Join each block until you have row U completed.
Row U Pikachu Quilt
  1. Once you have all of your rows sewn together arrange on your design board.
  2. 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:

  1. Layer wadding between quilt top and backing
  2. Pin or baste layers together
  3. Quilt as desired. Add binding, mitring corners.