Hold My Heart Quilt Block
Meet the Hold My Heart quilt block!
This idea for a heart themed quilt block has been bopping around my brain for a while. A couple split quarter square triangles and quarter square triangle blocks gives the impression of a checkerboard heart.
While the pattern only includes instructions to make one 12" x 12" quilt block, it’s pretty easy to figure out the math to make a full quilt top. Keep reading to learn all about how to calculate yardage for a full quilt top.
Full Quilt Top Inspiration: Option A
Designed to be scrappy, you can quickly turn this block into a gorgeous quilt top. If you like this version, here’s how to calculate the background fabric requirements for any size quilt.
Multiply the number of blocks you want to make by 4.5. Divide this number by 36, then round up for overage. For example, if you want to make a 20 block quilt top, follow these steps.
1) 20 blocks * 4.5 = 90
2) 90 ÷ 36 = 2.5
3) Round up to the nearest common cut = 2¾ yards
This mock up uses Fairview Avenue fabric by Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics.
Full Quilt Top Inspiration: Option B
Option B is perfect if you don’t have tons of yardage in your stash. By mixing up the background colors, you don’t need as much yardage. Here’s how to calculate the background fabric requirements for this version.
1) 10 blocks * 4.5 = 45
2) 45 ÷ 36 = 1.25
3) Round up to the nearest common cut = 1½ yards
Consider 1½ yards for each background fabric.
Full Quilt Top Inspiration: Option C
I was looking for a real stash buster of a project, so I committed to a baby size quilt. I wanted to embrace the scrappy inspiration, so each block uses a different background color. There’s no fabric calculation for a version like this, making it the easiest option for scrappy quilters!
Block Gallery
There are endless ways to make this block uniquely yours! My best piece of advice is to pay attention to your fabric placement. The block looks best when the darkest fabric is used for Fabric A. It keeps the points of the checkbook heart intact.