The Palm Quilt Block

The Palm quilt block is made in three shades of green combined with white to form an exquisite coverlet – one that will add both charm and beauty to the bedroom.

The Palm Quilt Block

The Palm quilt block is made in three shades of green combined with white to form an exquisite coverlet – one that will add both charm and beauty to the bedroom.

Size of Block:

8 inches square

Number of Blocks:

86

Size of Quilt:

Without Border – 64” x 96”, With Border – 72” x 104”

Number of Units:	Block	Quilt
A – White	1	96
B – Chartreuse	2	192
C – White	2	192
D – Medium Green	2	192
E – White	2	192
F – Dark Green	2	192
G – White	2	192

Pieced Block:

Follow Block Diagram below. First stitch two B units together to form arrowhead. Repeat with two D and two F units. Then form block by starting with A unit and combining units in alphabetical order as shown in diagram.

Setting Quilt:

Set blocks together as shown in quilt (left) making 12 strips, each 8 blocks across, and stitching these strips together as shown.

Border:

Cut material into 5” wide strips; piece together to form one long strip. Stitch around quilt, mitering corners.

Fabric requirements:

(All yardages are approximate and of 36” wide fabrics unless otherwise stated.)

6 1/8 yards of white for units A, C, E and G; 1 yard of Chartreuse for Unit B; 1 7/8 yards of Medium Green for Unit D; 2 1/2 yards of Dark Green for Unit F; 1 1/2 yards of Green for Border.

Note: Because units B, C, D, E, F, and G are repeated in reverse in the block, it will be best to double the material and cut two at a time.

Lining – Twin Size (72” x 108”) percale sheet; launder and cut to size.

Lining and Interlining:

Cut 1” smaller around that quilt-top. Place quilt-top, wrong side up, on smooth flat surface; interlining on top of it; lining (right side up, smooth out wrinkles) on top of interlining. Baste thru all 3.Turn Border seam allowance in, whip-stitch in place.

Quilting:

Using a fine running stitch and matching thread, quilt around each unit and the inside edge of the border, stitching thru all 3 layers. For a professional job, use a quilting frame or large hoops (22 inches in diameter).