Countryside Cottages Quilt Pattern by Fig Tree
I have to tell you that it is definitely a dream of mine to live in the Cotswolds, an area of southwest England, one day. But in case that day never comes, I love to create quilts that make me feel like I do when I am there! These cottages are literal representations of what Cotswolds cottages look like. As you drive around the charming countryside villages, just imagine yourself living in one of these little beauties. I figured a quilted cottage comes a close second to a real one, don't you think?
These straight forward larger scaled blocks are pieced using regular piecing techniques, my simple go to SEW & FLIP METHOD and come together like a dream!
Quilt Size
55 ½" x 62 ¼"
Fabric Requirements
Cottages: (4) ⅜ yds. [light blue, gold, dusty blue, & soft grey print]
Roofs: (2) ½ yds. taupe/grey prints. NOTE: Print #1 is used for 4 roofs + 1 house. Print #2 is used for 5 roofs.
Windows: ¼ yd. small ivory print with red
Chimneys/Doors: (1) ⅛ yd. allover green print, (1) ⅛ yd. gold EYELET print -and- (1) ⅛ yd. small scale red print
Block Background: 1 ¼ yd. IVORY EYELET -or- ivory solid
Sashing: 1 yd. ivory w/grey print
Posts: Leftovers used from above prints
Border: ⅞ yd. small scale yellow print
Backing: 3 ⅝ yds. small scale yellow print
Binding: ⅝ yd. small red print
