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Buffalo Check Quilt Pattern

Buffalo check quilt pattern (58" x 75"). This throw comes together quickly and is the perfect size for wrapping up in on a chilly day.
Prep Time2 hours
Active Time4 hours
Total Time6 hours
Yield: 1 58"x75" throw
Cost: $50-$75

Equipment

  • sewing machine
  • iron
  • ironing board

Materials

  • 1 1/2 yards red quilting fabric
  • 1 1/2 yards black quilting fabric
  • 2 1/2 yards burgundy quilting fabric
  • 5 yards flannel or sheet for the back
  • 3/4 yards fabric for binding
  • coordinating thread
  • batting
  • basting spray

Instructions

Cutting Guide

  • Cut 5.75" square blocks
    Burgundy: 90 blocks
    Red: 48 blocks
    Black: 42 blocks

Sewing Rows

  • Sew 15 rows, each with 12 blocks. The first row will alternate between red and burgundy blocks. The second row will alternate between burgundy and black blocks. Continue this pattern, ending on row 15 with red and burgundy.
  • Stitch rows together, pressing seams. Here is a guide for pressing quilt block seams. 

Quilting

  • Here is a guide for making your quilt back. I sew my quilt backings with a vertical seam.
    Lay the quilt backing fabric out, and cover with batting. My favorite batting to use is the Warm and Natural batting. It’s thin, but sturdy, like felt and it very easy to work with.
  • Place quilt top over the other two layers, and pin safety pins all over to sandwich everything together. You can also adhere the quilt layers with basting spray (my preferred method).
    Note: The batting should be 2" longer and wider than the quilt top, and the quilt backing should be 2" longer and wider than the batting. 
  • Quilt (using a walking foot attachment) along each seam, stitching on BOTH sides of the seam. You can also simply quilt through the center of each seam, but I like the look of stiching on both sides.
  • After machine quilting the seams, sew around the perimeter, and trim close to the seam for a nice, clean edge. Trim off any loose threads.

Binding

Wash and Dry Quilt

  • I think we can all agree that the best part about making a quilt is pulling it out of the dryer! A quick wash and dry will shrink the fabric and seams, making them all crinkly.

Notes

After trimming and straightening the edges, and using a 3/8″ seam allowance instead of a 1/4″ seam allowance, the finished size is about 58"x75", but don't quote me on that.