Held Together

The Story

Sometimes the story of a quilt unfolds while it is being made. As I was piecing this quilt, my thoughts drifted to the graduation quilts that my cousins and I received from our grandma and then to the current generation that doesn’t get to share that tradition. My thoughts moved back to the quilt design and all the different hats I wear. I began to realize that of all the different hats I wear and in the general chaos I call life, there is one thing that connects all these parts of me together, keeps me grounded and Held Together. For me, it is my personal faith, for others it might be family or friends.

Held Together comes together very quickly making it the perfect gift for high school graduate moving away for college/university, a friend going through a tough time, or maybe you went through a tough time and need a thank you gift for the person that held things together when you weren’t able.

the Pattern

• This pattern is free! And written to the same level of quality as all my other patterns so you know what to expect in a paid pattern.

• The quilt blocks:

  • Large quilt blocks in the center of each quadrant are perfect for showcasing large print fabrics

  • Long rail fence blocks are strip pieced

  • Corner blocks are also partially strip pieced and sub cut.

• The pattern is beginner friendly but requires some organization to make sure corner pieces and the interlocking pieces are in the correct directions.

• This quilt comes together fast and can be pieced in a weekend. The large blocks and strip piecing methods allow for efficiency, speed, and ease.

• Generous yardage amounts are given, there is enough to make a scrappy binding for the quilt or add an extra ⅔ yard or .6 meters of your favourite fabric if you want it all in one colour.

• A quilt block overview is shown at the beginning of the pattern

• Diagrams are provided for each step.

• Pressing directions are shown for each step.

• Pattern is designed to make good use of the fabric - minimal fabric waste.

• Blank colouring pages are included so you can create your own unique look.