The Family Album Quilt Pattern makes a wonderful 33 x 54 quilt that is sure to become an instant family treasure. The quilt pattern repeats the Album Block Quilt Block. Download the two-page Family Album Quilt Pattern as a PDF to print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block to 125%.

The Family Album Quilt Pattern includes wide sashing.
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The Family Album Quilt Pattern includes wide sashing.

To make the Family Album Quilt Pattern:

Make 12 blocks, and stitch them together in 4 rows of 3 blocks each. Add wide sashing and flying geese border (see the Quilt Borders page). Finished size is about 33 x 54 inches.

To make the Album Block Quilt Block:

The Album Block Quilt Block is from the Traditional Treasures Quilt Design.
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The Album Block Quilt Block is from the Traditional Treasures Quilt Design.

Cut:

A: Cut 4. B: Cut 8. C: Cut 4. D: Cut 4, and cut 1 from contrasting fabric.

The overlapping shapes of Album Block Quilt Block complement one another.
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The overlapping shapes of Album Block Quilt Block complement one another.

Stitch:

Stitch B to A, then stitch B to other side of A. Make 4. Stitch C to BAB; make 4. Stitch D to contrast D, then stitch D to other side of contrast D. Stitch CBAB to D, then stitch CBAB to other side of D. Make 2. Stitch rows together to complete block.

Use contrasting patterns and colors when making the Album Block Quilt Block .
©2007 Publications International, Ltd.
Use contrasting patterns and colors when making the Album Block Quilt Block.

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ABOUT THE QUILT DESIGNER:

Lucie Sinkler is a versatile designer who specializes in both quilted and knitted projects. Her designs have appeared in national magazines such as Vogue, Christmas Crafts, and Knitting Made Easy.