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Empire State Mini Quilt

The Empire State Building is the centre piece of Manhattan, and is one of the many iconic symbols of New York City.  The repetitive silhouette of the structure is a reflection of the shadows that hit the city throughout a day.  The project is fat quarter and beginner friendly.
 
Grab a copy of Empire State mini quilt pattern here.
 
Completed mini quilt measures 18'' x 24''.
 
Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing
 

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

Fabric requirements are based on 42'' WOF (width of fabric).

 

Fabrics A to D

Each Fabrics A to D:

1 FQ* or ¼ yard (23 cm)

Backing Fabric

¾ yard (70 cm)

Binding Fabric 

1 FQ* or ¼ yard (23 cm)


*A 
fat quarter of is a quarter of a yard of fabric. It measures approximately 18" x 22".

Here are a few different colour combinations to get you inspired. Click on each colourway inspiration for more details on the fabrics used and where to get it from, or play around with different combinations on my digital colouring page to help visualize your design. 

Colourway Inspiration 1: Spring Street

Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing

 

Colourway Inspiration 2: East River

Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing

 

Colourway Inspirations 3: Lower East Side

Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing

 

Colourway Inspiration 4: West Village

Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing

 

Colourway Inspiration 5: Time Square

Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing

 

Colourway Inspiration 6: Herald Square

Empire State mini quilt pattern the weekend quilter wendy chow modern strip piecing