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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!!!

Chevron Quilt pattern, learn how to make a chevron quilt 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.)

chevron quilt pattern

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.

how to make a chevron quilt

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.

easiest way to make a chevron quilt pattern

Keep going and you will see the pattern come together:

I snapped this shot w/ my phone late at night…
The great thing about this method, is that you can create many different patterns, like a pinwheel.
 

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!

Make a chevron quilt the easy way!

 

 

I can’t wait to make another one for myself!

Looking for more easy Quilt projects?  Check these out too!

Free Zig Zag Quilt Pattern
Quilted Camera Case
 
Quilted Hand Towels
 
Simple Fat Quarter Quilt
 

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  1. Diana Pike says

    May 21 at 8:19 pm

    Your quilt is beautiful. I love the magic square method of making half square triangles!!!! Playing around with this technique and mixing it up a lttle, I found a few more designs you can make. http://closetcrafterohio.blogspot.com/2013/05/magic-square-pinwheel-and-more.html

    Reply
  2. Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog says

    May 21 at 10:57 pm

    Love it!! Pinned it!! If we have a girl I want to make a quilt like this for her!! 🙂

    Helen
    Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
    Exercise Encouragement Group Blog

    Reply
  3. Tammy says

    May 22 at 12:11 am

    Absolutely gorgeous. Oh how I was hopeing to win it along with many others I am sure. Congratualtions to the winner

    Reply
  4. Julia says

    May 22 at 3:44 am

    I've been wanting to learn how to quilt and this is gorgeous inspiration to start me off! I love chevron and florals- it has great vintage modern appeal- just my style!

    Reply
    • Vera says

      September 21 at 10:17 am

      Does anyone out there know what WOF means in quilting? I am stuck on this one.

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        September 21 at 10:20 am

        I believe it means width of fabric.

        Reply
  5. jeifner says

    May 22 at 3:59 am

    Wow, really what a prize! So pretty!

    Reply
  6. Kim Hood says

    May 22 at 4:39 am

    I love the chevron pattern. Beautiful colors, too!

    Reply
  7. anastasia anezinis says

    May 22 at 10:04 am

    Very nice quilt, so fresh colors!Thank for a tutorial!

    Reply
  8. LolaJoo says

    May 22 at 10:11 am

    OMG, it's so beautiful!!

    Reply
  9. Brandi says

    May 22 at 12:27 pm

    Your quilt is so beautiful.

    Reply
  10. Kelly Young says

    May 22 at 6:22 pm

    great chevron quilt! I like your echo quilting along the chevrons!

    -Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

    Reply
  11. bc says

    May 23 at 2:09 am

    hooray I had seen a pinwheel quilt I liked and had pondered how best to build the patch, now I know. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Leslie McCain says

    May 23 at 2:48 am

    Would love to invite you to my link up that goes live at 7am in the morning. We pin all those who join to our party board on pinterest.
    http://myfashionforwardblog.com/2013/05/23/all-things-pretty-9/

    Reply
  13. Amber Heidi says

    May 23 at 12:20 pm

    Beautiful! Thanks for showing how to make the half square triangles. I have a few vintage sheets that I have been thinking would be fun to turn into a quilt and this has inspired me!

    Heidi @ handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Jenny Lynn says

    May 23 at 4:37 pm

    WOW, it looks wonderful. I am glad you showed how to make the half square triangles. I am thinking of doing a jean chevron with some flower scrap fabric.

    Jenny @ http://jennylynndesignz.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  15. Marisa Garcia says

    May 24 at 11:47 am

    I just found your blog through Shine on Friday and I'm so happy to be here. I love your blog! I just pinned this tutorial. New follower here via GFC and google+. I invite you to visit my blog and I hope that if you like my creations you will consider to follow me back.
    Nice to meet you.
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

    Reply
  16. The Sassy Quilter says

    May 24 at 1:32 pm

    I have got to make one of these! Love your fabrics.

    Reply
  17. quiverfullofblessings.com says

    May 24 at 4:44 pm

    This seems easy enough! Thanks for the tutorial. I love all of your projects!

    Reply
  18. Janice says

    May 25 at 2:06 am

    Thanks for the instructions–I love this technique! It is so easy and looks great. I just came across this on the Pity Party linky. I'm so glad you posted this.

    Reply
  19. missybug says

    May 26 at 2:41 pm

    WOW thank you so much for sharing this easy technique and i am so heading to the fabric store…wow you made it look so easy..i am so excited
    thanks

    Reply
  20. SuperMomNoCape says

    May 26 at 3:18 pm

    Thanks for the great tutorial for making the chevron blocks!

    Reply
  21. Ana Lopes says

    May 26 at 4:49 pm

    Fabulous work!Love it! ! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial!
    Have a great week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Melissa at My Fabric Relish says

    May 26 at 7:41 pm

    love this HST technique!

    Reply
  23. Erik Kraemer says

    May 26 at 9:02 pm

    Doing this!!

    Reply
  24. Rachelle Smith says

    May 28 at 6:34 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I'm visiting from "i should be mopping the floor" link party.

    Rachelle S.
    http://www.stitchesbyrachelle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  25. Sarah Simpson says

    May 29 at 4:51 am

    As I'm fairly new to quilting, I'm always looking for "easy" quilting ideas. This looks great and is something I'd love to try! I saw this on Get your Craft on link party and thought I'd say hi! Thank you so much for sharing!
    Sarah @ Domestically-made.com

    Reply
  26. Carrie says

    May 30 at 11:20 pm

    How pretty!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

    Reply
  27. Virginia says

    May 31 at 9:52 am

    This is pure genius! What a fabulous tutorial!! I am so excited to give this a try, thanks!

    Reply
  28. Tanya Runkle says

    June 11 at 6:35 am

    Gorgeous quilt Jamie!! Shared on Pinterest and Twitter 🙂

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

    Reply
  29. Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space says

    June 13 at 3:17 am

    This is GORGEOUS! I've been collecting vintage sheets to make a quilt just like this, so I'm sure I'll be referring back to this post as I get started. Pinning for later! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Julie redheadcandecorate.com says

    June 13 at 11:33 am

    So beautiful! So talented!

    Reply
  31. kristi dominguez says

    June 16 at 3:59 am

    This is absolutely beautiful, Jamie! You are one talented girl.

    Reply
  32. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    June 16 at 11:52 pm

    I loved this quilt and I totally wanted to win it! I am sure the winner is really enjoying it this summer! Since I didn't win – I think I'll take your tutorial and make my own! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  33. Sherry Clarke says

    June 18 at 2:38 am

    Jamie I've been asking my mom to make me a chevron quilt for a couple of years now…I'll have to show her yours! It is beautiful. Love your fabric choices.

    Reply
  34. Madison Irene says

    June 20 at 12:06 am

    Hi there! I absolutely love the ease of this tutorial! I have not made a quilt in nearly six years now. This would be a great idea for my daughter's nursery room! My only question for you is how did you FINISH the overall quilt? 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      June 26 at 6:02 pm

      By, "finish" I am guessing you are asking how I quilted it? If so, I used my sewing machine and stitched along the chevrons (which was kind of a pain, since I had to keep maneuvering the quilt back and forth) and I also stitched in the ditch where the squares came together. I used my sewing machine for the binding too.
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  35. Design Originals by KC says

    July 7 at 9:58 pm

    Love this tutorial and made a chevron for the upper middle back of my quilt … will be posting pics soon! Thanks for a great tutorial to make this super fun and easy 🙂

    Reply
  36. Lani says

    August 2 at 6:43 am

    I love this quilt. I am new to sewing, like brand new! I really want to make my boys these chevron quilts for their twin beds for a xmas present. I'm wanting to give myself plenty of time so I'm trying to get started. I have been through tons of blogs and directions, but I can't find how much fabric I would need for that size. Looks like most are lap or baby blankets. Does anyone have any pointers for me? I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you!

    Reply
  37. happydancequilting says

    August 14 at 2:49 pm

    Too funny, I knew the method for getting all those hst's and also for the piecing – but this seems magical anyway. Must be your dreamy colors. What a stunning little quilt. -Lettyb

    Reply
  38. Steph says

    September 10 at 2:54 am

    Love your quilt! 🙂 just wondering what the end quilt measurements?
    [email protected]

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 10 at 3:00 am

      It was about 51 x 63 inches.
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  39. LeQuisha Rice says

    September 10 at 5:36 pm

    Your quilt is beautiful! I'd love to make one, but a quick question first! Do you have any issues with your small squares coming apart since there's no backstitching (after cutting from corner to corner)?

    Reply
  40. LeQuisha Rice says

    September 10 at 5:37 pm

    Your quilt is beautiful! I'd love to make one, but a quick question first! Do you have any issues with your small squares coming apart since there's no backstitching (after cutting from corner to corner)?

    Reply
  41. Joanna Wallace says

    January 14 at 2:43 am

    I love this! Can you explain how you quilted it? Did you stich in the ditch?

    Reply
  42. Kami says

    May 20 at 2:11 pm

    So cute! How much fabric would I need for this quilt? White verses patterned?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      May 20 at 2:58 pm

      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

      Reply
  43. ...I am Nora..... says

    May 26 at 6:28 pm

    Really lovely…wish it was mine!

    Thanks for the inspiration xx

    Reply
  44. carol cox says

    November 27 at 3:06 pm

    i have been looking for a pattern like this for a baby quilt to give as a gift… thanks for such an easy one!!

    Reply
  45. Tineke Williams says

    November 27 at 10:24 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 27 at 10:30 pm

      I'm so happy it worked out for you!
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  46. Denise Briese says

    December 23 at 1:09 am

    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]

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    • Jamie says

      December 31 at 5:36 pm

      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

      Reply
  47. Ana Lopes says

    January 5 at 3:45 pm

    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

    Reply
  48. OurTreasuredHome Rhonda says

    January 6 at 12:07 am

    Had to Pin this, love it!

    Reply
  49. Shantel Jones says

    January 6 at 6:43 pm

    I love that quilt! and your list of tutorials are amazing!

    Reply
  50. Mel {MamaBuzz} says

    January 9 at 9:43 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 18 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks Mel!

      Reply
  51. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    January 18 at 10:08 am

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 18 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you Karen! You are so sweet to stop by with such a nice comment!
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  52. making it in the mountains says

    January 20 at 4:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
  53. Stephanie says

    October 19 at 7:18 am

    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!

    Reply
  54. Megan says

    February 14 at 11:14 am

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 23 at 2:14 pm

      I’m not sure, it will definitely require a little math to figure out.

      Reply
  55. Laura says

    April 7 at 7:35 am

    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

    Reply
  56. Irma Gonzalez says

    May 9 at 12:31 pm

    Thank you Jaime, for easy to understand instructions! Gonna try making a quilt using this method.. Your blog is awesome!
    Irma

    Reply
  57. Nena says

    August 19 at 12:47 pm

    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!

    Reply
  58. DrindiLou says

    April 3 at 3:43 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  59. Quanah says

    April 25 at 10:58 pm

    Hi! Love the pattern. How much batting did you use? What type of backing did you use and how much of it?

    Reply
  60. Jenn says

    October 16 at 10:21 pm

    Thank you for your generosity in sharing this DIY chevron pattern , you rock!

    Reply

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