Kitty Cat Quilt Pattern

Make a super cute kitty cat quilt pattern using your AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine and the Kitty die.

The purr-fect addition to your quilting repertoire: the Kitty Cat Quilt Pattern! This charming quilt features two classic quilt blocks – the Irish Chain and the Sawtooth Star – beautifully intertwined to create a delightful design.

But what sets this quilt apart is the adorable kitten appliqué featured in the center of each star block, created effortlessly using the AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine.

Measuring 47 inches square, this quilt is the ideal size for a baby gift or shower present. With finished blocks at 12 inches, it strikes the perfect balance between manageable size and eye-catching design.

Thanks to clever sewing techniques, such as making four flying geese at a time for the star blocks and a quick method for creating the four-patch corners of the Irish Chain block, assembling this quilt is a breeze.

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter looking for a charming project to add to your collection or a beginner eager to embark on your quilting journey, this Kitty Cat Quilt Pattern is sure to delight.

Gather your fabric, fire up your sewing machine, and get ready to create a quilt that’s as adorable as it is timeless.

Finished Quilt size: 47″ x 47″

Materials Needed:

• 2 yards background
• 1 1/2 yards for the border
• 1/2 yard for the irish chain block
• 1/2 yard for the star block
• Kitten Die from AccuQuilt

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Kitty Cat Quilt Pattern Instructions:

There are two blocks for this quilt.

You’ll be sewing each block and then adding the kitten applique to the center of the star quilt.

Cutting Instructions for the Irish Chain Quilt Block:

1- Draw a line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the background 5 3/4” square
2- Lay C & D squares together, right sides facing
3- Sew on both sides of the drawn line 1/4”
4- Cut on drawn line

5- Draw a line from corner to corner across the seam on the wrong side of the half square triangle

6- Lay the half square triangles right side facing, with backgrounds opposite each other
7- Sew on both sides of the drawn line 1/4”

8- Cut on drawn line – square up to 4 1/2”

9- Sew A and E strips together

10- Cut strips into four 2 1/2” sections

11- Sew together two 2 1/2” sections together to make a four patch corner block

12- Lay the block out, sew the rows together, then the whole block

13- Square up to 12 1/2” x 12 1/2”
5 total blocks

Cutting Instructions for the Star Quilt Block:

A – (16) 4 1/8” x 4 1/8” background
B – (4) 7 1/2” x 7 1/2” color
C – (16) 3 ½” X 3 ½” background
D – (4) 6 1/2” X 6 1/2” background

1- Draw a line from corner to corner on wrong side of A

2- Place right sides facing A on B
3- Stitch with 1/4” seam allowance on BOTH sides of the drawn line

4- Cut on the drawn line and press
*It will look a little like a heart. You’ll have 2 of these
5- Place A on B on the heart shape
6- Stitch with 1/4” seam allowance on BOTH sides of the drawn line

7- Cut on the drawn line and press flying geese units
Square up to 3 1/2” X 6 1/2”

12- Lay the block out, sew the rows together, then the whole block

13- Square up to 12 1/2” x 12 1/2”
4 total blocks
14- Place Kitten Applique Pieces in the center of the block and fuse in place

You can see the Kitten Applique Die in action here.

Assemble the Kitten Quilt Top:

Cut 2 strips of the border fabric – 36 1/2″ x 6″

Cut 2 strips of the border fabric – 47″ x 6″

1- Lay the blocks out – alternating the star and irish chain blocks

2- Sew the blocks together into four rows

3- Sew the rows together to finish the center of the quilt

4 – Sew the border 36 1/2″ x 6″ strips to the top and the bottom of the quilt center

5- Sew the border 47″ x 6″ strips to the left and the right side of the quilt center to finish

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Don’t miss these other free Quilt Patterns:

• Quadripoint Quilt Pattern
• Patriotic Pinwheel Pattern
• Lumberjack Star Quilt

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