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The Helen Quilt

The Helen Quilt combines traditional star blocks with a modern layout. Two different block sizes create lots of movement, while the flexible fabric requirements make it easy to use fat quarters, fat eighths, jelly roll strips, or scraps.

The Helen Quilt

SKILL LEVEL

Experienced Beginner

PATTERN FEATURE

Fat Quarter Friendly

PATTERN FEATURE

Fat Eighth Friendly

PATTERN FEATURE

Scrap Friendly

QUILT SIZES

Finished Sizes

Baby: 40″ × 40″
Lap: 64″ × 76″
Twin: 76″ × 94″
Queen: 100″ × 112″
King: 112″ × 112″

PLAN YOUR PROJECT

Coloring Pages

Try different colors and fabric placements before you begin cutting.

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PLAN YOUR PROJECT

Fabric Requirements

Choose your quilt size and use the charts below to plan your fabric.

The Helen Quilt fabric requirements

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The Helen Quiltalong

Make the Helen Quilt. Explore fabric inspiration and flying geese techniques, then follow the complete series from choosing and cutting your fabrics through constructing and finishing your quilt.

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The Helen Quiltalong

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Make The Helen Quilt

Choose the pattern format that works best for you.

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The Helen Quilt From the Maker Gallery

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