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Scrappy patchwork quilt pattern

8" blocks of sixteen 2" squares, scraps against a cream background, set side by side for an all-over checkerboard.

The queen size is 88" × 112" with 130 blocks. Each size below has its own fabric list, cutting and backing, worked out for 42" fabric with ¼" seams, 10% extra and yardage rounded up to the next ¼ yard.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt sizes
SizeFinishedBlocksTop fabric
Crib48" × 64"354¾ yd
Throw64" × 72"567 yd
Twin72" × 88"808¾ yd
Full88" × 96"11012¼ yd
Queen88" × 112"13013¼ yd
King112" × 112"16916¾ yd

The Sixteen Patch block page has the cutting for single blocks in four sizes and the piecing step by step, with a drawing of every unit.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, queen size, 88" × 112"
Queen, 88" × 112"

Crib Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, 48" × 64"

35 blocks of 8", 7 rows of 5, 4" border.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, crib size, 48" × 64"
Fabric for the crib size
Main, BorderCranberry floral1 yd
BackgroundCream calico1½ yd
Main6 fabrics, scrappy¼ yd each
Main, BindingNavy sprig tree¾ yd
Backing2 panels 56" long, seams across; or 1¾ yd of 108" wide3¼ yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 2½". Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 56½" and 2 at 48½".
  • Background: Cut 18 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 280 squares 2½".
  • Main, from each of the 6 fabrics: Rust paisley: Cut 2 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 32 squares 2½". Gold tonal: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 2½". Navy gold floral: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 2½". Sage leaf: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 40 squares 2½". Red floral: Cut 2 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 32 squares 2½". Teal geometric: Cut 2 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 2½".
  • Main, Binding: Cut 2 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 2½". Cut 6 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 236" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 35 Sixteen Patch blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 35 Sixteen Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 7 rows of 5. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (56" × 72"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Throw Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, 64" × 72"

56 blocks of 8", 8 rows of 7, 4" border.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, throw size, 64" × 72"
Fabric for the throw size
Main, BorderCranberry floral1½ yd
BackgroundCream calico2¼ yd
Main6 fabrics, scrappy2¼ yd total
Main, BindingNavy sprig tree1 yd
Backing2 panels 72" long, seams across; or 2 yd of 108" wide4 yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 4 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 64 squares 2½". Cut 7 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 64½" and 2 at 64½".
  • Background: Cut 28 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 448 squares 2½".
  • Main, from each of the 6 fabrics: Rust paisley: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 2½". Gold tonal: Cut 4 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 64 squares 2½". Navy gold floral: Cut 4 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 64 squares 2½". Teal geometric: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 2½". Sage leaf: Cut 4 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 64 squares 2½". Red floral: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 2½".
  • Main, Binding: Cut 3 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 2½". Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 284" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 56 Sixteen Patch blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 56 Sixteen Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 8 rows of 7. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (72" × 80"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Twin Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, 72" × 88"

80 blocks of 8", 10 rows of 8, 4" border.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, twin size, 72" × 88"
Fabric for the twin size
Main, BorderCranberry floral1½ yd
BackgroundCream calico3¼ yd
Main6 fabrics, scrappy½ yd each
Main, BindingNavy sprig tree1 yd
Backing2 panels 96" long, seams down; or 2¼ yd of 108" wide5½ yd
Batting81" × 96"Full

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 5 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 80 squares 2½". Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 80½" and 2 at 72½".
  • Background: Cut 40 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 640 squares 2½".
  • Main, from each of the 6 fabrics: Cut 5 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 80 squares 2½".
  • Main, Binding: Cut 5 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 80 squares 2½". Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 332" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 80 Sixteen Patch blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 80 Sixteen Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 10 rows of 8. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (80" × 96"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Full Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, 88" × 96"

110 blocks of 8", 11 rows of 10, 4" border.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, full size, 88" × 96"
Fabric for the full size
Main, BorderCranberry floral2 yd
BackgroundCream calico4¼ yd
Main6 fabrics, scrappy¾ yd each
Main, BindingNavy sprig tree1½ yd
Backing3 panels 96" long, seams across; or 2¾ yd of 108" wide8 yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 112 squares 2½". Cut 9 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 88½" and 2 at 88½".
  • Background: Cut 55 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 880 squares 2½".
  • Main, from each of the 6 fabrics: Rust paisley: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 112 squares 2½". Gold tonal: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 104 squares 2½". Navy gold floral: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 112 squares 2½". Teal geometric: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 112 squares 2½". Sage leaf: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 112 squares 2½". Red floral: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 112 squares 2½".
  • Main, Binding: Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 104 squares 2½". Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 380" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 110 Sixteen Patch blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 110 Sixteen Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 11 rows of 10. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (96" × 104"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Queen Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, 88" × 112"

130 blocks of 8", 13 rows of 10, 4" border.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, queen size, 88" × 112"
Fabric for the queen size
Main, BorderCranberry floral2¼ yd
BackgroundCream calico5 yd
Main6 fabrics, scrappy¾ yd each
Main, BindingNavy sprig tree1½ yd
Backing3 panels 96" long, seams across; or 3½ yd of 108" wide8 yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 9 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 136 squares 2½". Cut 10 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 104½" and 2 at 88½".
  • Background: Cut 65 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 1040 squares 2½".
  • Main, from each of the 6 fabrics: Rust paisley: Cut 9 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 136 squares 2½". Gold tonal: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 128 squares 2½". Navy gold floral: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 128 squares 2½". Teal geometric: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 128 squares 2½". Sage leaf: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 128 squares 2½". Red floral: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 128 squares 2½".
  • Main, Binding: Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 128 squares 2½". Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 412" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 130 Sixteen Patch blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 130 Sixteen Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 13 rows of 10. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (96" × 120"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

King Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, 112" × 112"

169 blocks of 8", 13 rows of 13, 4" border.

Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt, king size, 112" × 112"
Fabric for the king size
Main, BorderCranberry floral2½ yd
BackgroundCream calico6½ yd
Main6 fabrics, scrappy1 yd each
Main, BindingNavy sprig tree1¾ yd
Backing3 panels 120" long, seams across; or 6¾ yd of 108" wide10 yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Main, Border: Cut 12 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 184 squares 2½". Cut 11 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 104½" and 2 at 112½".
  • Background: Cut 85 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 1352 squares 2½".
  • Main, from each of the 6 fabrics: Rust paisley: Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 160 squares 2½". Gold tonal: Cut 12 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 184 squares 2½". Navy gold floral: Cut 12 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 184 squares 2½". Teal geometric: Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 152 squares 2½". Sage leaf: Cut 11 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 176 squares 2½". Red floral: Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 152 squares 2½".
  • Main, Binding: Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 160 squares 2½". Cut 11 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 460" strip.

Putting it together

  1. Make 169 Sixteen Patch blocks, 8" finished (8½" with seam allowance). That takes 169 Sixteen Patch blocks.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 13 rows of 13. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (120" × 120"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Making the Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt from precuts

The scrappy prints can come from jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs or fat quarters. Everything else, borders and binding included, comes from the yardage in the fabric list for each size.

Precuts for the Scrappy Sixteen Patch quilt
SizeJelly rollLayer cakeCharm packFat quarter
Crib18 strips, 1 roll18 squares, 1 layer cake70 charms, 2 packs5 fat quarters
Throw28 strips, 1 roll28 squares, 1 layer cake112 charms, 3 packs8 fat quarters
Twin40 strips, 1 roll40 squares, 1 layer cake160 charms, 4 packs12 fat quarters
Full55 strips, 2 rolls55 squares, 2 layer cakes220 charms, 6 packs16 fat quarters
Queen65 strips, 2 rolls65 squares, 2 layer cakes260 charms, 7 packs19 fat quarters
King85 strips, 3 rolls85 squares, 3 layer cakes338 charms, 9 packs25 fat quarters

More quilts for each precut: jelly roll quilt patterns, layer cake quilt patterns, charm pack quilt patterns, fat quarter quilt patterns.

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