Spin Cycle

Spin Cycle 64'' x 80''
Here's a fast, fun and free quilt pattern to use up some 2 1/2'' strips in a hurry! I had my bin of strips sitting out and I needed a quick quilt to gift, so I made this up as I went. It's super fun and couldn't be easier!

Spin Cycle Materials Needed
80 Light Strips 2 1/2'' x 18''
80 Dark Strips 2 1/2'' x 18''
3/4 yard binding
72'' x 88'' batting
5 yards backing (pieced vertically)

Sewing Instructions

1. Layer 1 light and 1 dark strip RST (right sides together). Sew a 1/4'' seam lengthwise.          (Do not open the strips, and do not press the strips yet.)

2. Cut the strip set in half to create two strip sets that are 9'' long.          (Do not open the strips, and do not press the strips yet.)

3. Cut each strip set in half again to create four strip sets that are 4 1/2'' long.

4. Press each strip set open with the seams toward the darker strip.

5. Arrange the four units as shown (spinning). Sew the top two together and sew the bottom two together.

6. Match (nest) the center seams, and sew the top and bottom units together.

7. Pinwheel press the seams from the back. Make 80 blocks for a twin size quilt that measures 64'' x 80''. (shown above)
   
    OPTIONS:
   It only takes 2 strips 2 1/2'' x 18'' to make each block. One dark strip and one light strip.
   Make 48 blocks (set 6 x 8) for a throw quilt that measures 48'' x 64''.
   Make 100 blocks (set 10 x 10) for a queen size that measures 80'' x 80''.
   Make 169 blocks (set 13 x 13) for a king size that measures 102'' x 104''.
   
   Go HERE for a free printout of the pattern with step by step diagrams.

Enjoy every stitch!
Diane