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Free quilt pattern: Summer Dash
Here’s a quilt pattern that will surely be a staple piece! Summer Dash makes a classic Churn Dash look extra sweet by mixing sunny and floral plaids. Surrounding alternate blocks with matching sashing is a simple way to add pop to the design as it makes some of the blocks appear larger than others.
Hot tip: this pattern is perfect for diverse color palettes.
Quilt pattern dimensions
- Finished quilt: 60 ½” x 76 ½”
- Finished block: 6” x 6”
Quilting and finishing tips
- Layer the backing, batting and quilt top: baste the layers together and quilt!
- Use the 2 ½-wide strips to make double-fold binding; attach the binding to the quilt.
The pantograph used on the quilt above is a simple egg-and-dart design. For more complex quilting, you can overlap the motifs.
Need some inspiration for other quilting designs? Other great options for this type of pattern would be a Puff Flower Loop de Loop or Curlique Hearts filler.
Summer Dash was designed, pieced and quilted by April Rosenthal. If you use the Summer Dash pattern, please share pictures with us on our APQS Instagram or Facebook pages. Happy quilting!
Additional APQS blog resources
- For more information about creating perfect squares on your quilt, read our Reference chart for squares on point
- For more information on cutting, check out our 10 Tips for Quick Cutting.
