Easy chevron quilt pattern: Have you ever wanted to make a chevron quilt? The chevron quilt pattern is so modern and pretty, I just love it. Today I am going to show you how to make a chevron quilt pattern, the easy way!!!
I am sure you have all been waiting on pins and needles to find out who the winner of this quilt was!! The winner was Leanna O. She has claimed her prize and hopefully is having picnics on it already… Congratulations Leanna!
I have had a few people ask about the pattern I used. Chevrons are surprisingly easy, you don’t need a pattern! (Though if you want to make a quilt to a specific size you will have to do a bit of math.)
Since this was my first chevron quilt, I wasn’t sure how long all the cutting would take or if I would loose my momentum before the project was done. Happens all the time, lol! I figured it would be my best bet and definitely the easiest to use pre-cut fabrics.
I used 2/3 of a layer cake from Moda called Hello Luscious and 1/2 a layer cake of solid white from Moda’s Bella Solids line. (I lucked out as this set was on sale, but there are so many pretty sets to choose from on Amazon and Craftsy.)
Using precuts can definitely make a project expensive, so on my last trip to the fabric store I picked up a 10.5 inch square ruler to use with my next project.
I wanted to demonstrate how easy to is to piece together a chevron quilt….
How to make a Chevron Quilt – the easy way! (easy Chevron Quilt pattern)
With this method, you first cut your fabric into squares. Any size you want, though mine were 10 inches since I used the precuts.
Line up 2 squares of alternating colors, right sides together and sew all the way around the square. (It’s kind of hard to see what I did since I used white thread on white fabric, sorry about that…)
Then use a ruler to cut the squares from corner to corner.
When you flip the pieces over, you will have 8 half square triangles.
Just arrange your fabric pieces into the chevron pattern.
Keep going and you will see the pattern come together:
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| I snapped this shot w/ my phone late at night… |
Or diagonal stripes. (I love these stripes…)
One thing to keep in mind when cutting half square triangles this way is that you definitely need to use spray starch when pressing the triangles flat. The fabric is cut on the bias and could potentially stretch out when sewing. I used spray starch and didn’t really have any problems.
You can definitely make one of these!
I can’t wait to make another one for myself!
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Quanah says
Hi! Love the pattern. How much batting did you use? What type of backing did you use and how much of it?
DrindiLou says
How do I figure how many “white” squares I need to cut, and how many “other fabrics” I need to cut? I’m making a CA King quilt. Help, please. Thanks!!!
Nena says
I just found this chevron pattern and love it! I got all my pieces cut and sewn together and then made the diagonal cuts. BUT, I cannot figure out how to sew it together! I laid it out like I want it to look, but since I am so new to quilting, I am at a loss for how to actually sew it together without having some seams on top!! Help, please!
Irma Gonzalez says
Thank you Jaime, for easy to understand instructions! Gonna try making a quilt using this method.. Your blog is awesome!
Irma
Laura says
Hi Jamie
I’ve finally finished making a chevron quilt for my 15 month old daughter, using your guide. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this online – I’m going to write a post on my own blog soon, linking back to yours so others can see how I managed to make mine. Please take a look if you have a moment!
And greetings from over the pond!
Best wishes
Laura
Megan says
Hello!
I am just finding this amazing quilt and pattern now! It is amazing and I would love to try it. I’m new to quilting so I have a couple questions for you if you wouldn’t mind answering them.
You said that buying the layer cakes can get expensive so you got the 10.5 ruler. If I was to do this with out the layer cakes, around how much of each fabric would I need? It seems like getting the layer cakes is cheeper..but like I said, I don’t really know much about quilting yet. About how much would this whole thing cost if you bought the fabric separate instead of the layer cake?
Thanks!
Megan
Jamie says
I’m not sure, it will definitely require a little math to figure out.
Stephanie says
Good morning. I have been searching and searching looking for a chevron pattern. I have been so intimidated because of the angles and triangles. I have to tell you that you just made this so simple for me! My eyes have been open to the simplicity of it! Thanks for writing it out in simple terms and putting it out there!
making it in the mountains says
Absolutely STUNNING Jamie! I'm just getting into quilting and am even more amazed with beautiful projects like these after knowing the amount of work that goes into them! Definitely pinning and sharing! Thank you SO much for linking it up at the Frugal Crafty Blog Hop this week!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Jamie,
Your quilt is beautiful and how can you not love someone who shares how to make it easier. I found you thrrough show me Saturday.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Jamie says
Thank you Karen! You are so sweet to stop by with such a nice comment!
~Jamie
Mel {MamaBuzz} says
Such a beautiful quilt, and you always pick the most beautiful, compatible colors/prints. Love this. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week's issue.
Jamie says
Thanks Mel!
Shantel Jones says
I love that quilt! and your list of tutorials are amazing!
OurTreasuredHome Rhonda says
Had to Pin this, love it!
Ana Lopes says
This is really gorgeous! I love your quilt so much! Thanks for sharing this great tutorial!
Best wishes for New Year!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Denise Briese says
Question.. I started this particular quilt found on pinterest! Thanks for a great tutorial. I purchased two moda sets of layer cakes… they are slightly different I thought it was me. Has this happened to you? I had to rip the out.. frustrated.
Denise [email protected]
Jamie says
I have had that happen with fat quarters, but not with smaller cuts- how annoying! You would think after paying that much $$ you would get equal sized cuts. The only thing I can suggest in the future is to make sure your cuts come from the same "lot" and make sure to use starch on your squares, because they might stretch a bit since the triangles are cut on the bias.
Good luck,
Jamie
Tineke Williams says
This is so easy, I was astounded and now have them all machined, now the cutting and more machining! Thank you so much!! Tina from Auckland New Zealand
Jamie says
I'm so happy it worked out for you!
~Jamie
carol cox says
i have been looking for a pattern like this for a baby quilt to give as a gift… thanks for such an easy one!!
...I am Nora..... says
Really lovely…wish it was mine!
Thanks for the inspiration xx
Kami says
So cute! How much fabric would I need for this quilt? White verses patterned?
Jamie says
I'm not sure of the yardage, since I used a layer cake. I used 40 10.5 inch squares. (20 white and 20 patterned
~Jamie
Joanna Wallace says
I love this! Can you explain how you quilted it? Did you stich in the ditch?