Hunky Bars — Quilt Tutorial

Hi there!  I’m pretty sure most of us quilters have to do lists miles long, so long in fact, it gets overwhelming.  I have a fast, easy, super cute quilt that you can finish in a couple days!  Most of you could probably figure this out – but I already did all the math for you, no thinking, just cut and sew this quilt!  Show off the prints you love most :)

Hunky Bars – 60″ x 62″ – you do get the play on words, right!?

My quilt is made with six beautiful Hunky Dory prints, use the same prints or raid your stash for your favorite prints that you can’t cut into, but would love to have a quilt with!  I’ve simply numbered the fabrics so that you can decide which works best for you – be creative!

Hunky Bars Materials – top #1 thru #6 on bottom

Here’s what you need –

Fabric#1 – 7/8 yard

Fabric#2 – 7/8 yard

Fabric#3 – 1/2 yard

Fabric#4 – 2/3 yard

Fabric#5 – 5/8 yard

Fabric#6 – 5/8 yard

Binding- 5/8 yard

Backing- 3 3/4 yards

Pieceof batting 62”x 64”

Before cutting, press your fabrics, and if you need a refresher in squaring your fabric check out my tutorial prior to your first cut.


CuttingInstructions ::

Fabric#1 cut:

2 -12 1/2” x wof strips

Crosscutinto 12 1/2” x 24 1/2” and 12 1/2” x 18 1/2”

Fabric#2 cut:

2 -6 1/2” x wof strips

1 -12 1/2” x wof strip

Crosscutinto 2 – 6 1/2” x 24 1/2” and 12 1/2” x 18 1/2”

Fabric#3 cut:

1 -6 1/2” x wof strip

1 -8 1/2” x wof strip

Crosscutinto 6 1/2” x 36 1/2”, 8 1/2” x 20 1/2”, and 6 1/2” x 181/2”

Fabric#4 cut:

1 -12 1/2” x wof strip

1 -8 1/2” x wof strip

Crosscutinto 12 1/2” x 36 1/2” and 8 1/2” x 40 1/2”

Fabric#5 cut:

1 -6 1/2” x wof strip

1 -12 1/2” x wof strip

Crosscutinto 6 1/2” x 42 1/2” and 12 1/2” x 42 1/2”

Fabric#6 cut:

1 -6 1/2” x wof strip

1 -12 1/2” x wof strip

Crosscutinto 6 1/2” x 36 1/2” and 12 1/2” x 42 1/2”

Bindingfabric cut:

7 -2 1/2” x wof strips

To assemble ::


Row #1 is fabric #5 – 42 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ + fabric #3 – 18 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Row #2 is fabric #1 – 24 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ + fabric #4 – 36 1/2″ x 12 1/2″
Row #3 is fabric #3 – 36 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ + fabric #2 – 24 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Row #4 is fabric #2 – 18 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ + fabric #6 – 42 1/2″ x 12 1/2″
Row #5 is fabric #4 – 40 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ + fabric #3 – 20 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Row #6 is fabric #5 – 42 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ + fabric #1 – 18 1/2″ x 12 1/2″
Row #7 is fabric #2 – 24 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ + fabric #6 – 36 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

I pin everything!  :)

Using 1/4″ seams sew the rows together.  Press your seams (open) and sew your rows into a quilt top!  Press your seams again and get ready to quilt.

It really is that easy!  There are so many fabric combinations that would look great with this simple layout.  Once again I am reminded that quilts don’t have to be complicated to be beautiful and well loved!  This is a perfect first quilt too, if you’ve been lurking in blogland, building up the courage to have a go at a quilt – do it!

In the coming days I also have a few Basics Tutorials to add to my collection.  I took pictures start to finish with this quilt – pretty sure Joe thought I was nuts – oh well!  The tutorials include straight line quilting like this –

and tacking down your binding.

Finally – if you want to sell a quilt using my pattern – go for it!  Just be sure to give me, Amy’s Creative Side, credit by linking back here, and no major manufacturing – Thanks!


I hope you like it!  Happy quilting ~
Amy

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13 Responses to “Hunky Bars — Quilt Tutorial”

1. Jackie says:

   May 5, 2010 at 4:45 am

   Great little quilt Amy! Thanks for the tutorial!

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2. Terriaw says:

   May 5, 2010 at 5:25 am

   What a nice easy peasy quilt with great results. Love the blue added in the mix for nice contrast.

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3. Leslie says:

   May 5, 2010 at 6:50 am

   this is so cool…amazing tutorial. i love the fabric you did it in.

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4. Natalia says:

   May 5, 2010 at 8:39 am

   Cute tute Amy! :)

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5. MomBrose says:

   May 5, 2010 at 10:10 am

   That's awesome! I think it's the next one I'm going to try! :)

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6. Heather says:

   May 5, 2010 at 10:21 am

   what a great way to showcase a lovely assortment of fabrics.

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7. Vicki says:

   May 5, 2010 at 1:06 pm

   Super cute quilt, Amy! The hunky dory line is growing on me. And my LQS has some of it….

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8. Allie says:

   May 5, 2010 at 6:39 pm

   This is darling Amy, thanks for the tute!!!!

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9. Lisa says:

   May 5, 2010 at 6:51 pm

   Great pattern. Thanks!

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10. Candied Fabrics says:

    May 5, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    I'm gonna be a copy cat and say: cute tute!

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11. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson says:

    May 5, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    Oh you were having some fun!!! Very fun fabrics and pattern. Don't you just love to share….it is so much fun.

    Thanks :)
    Kelly

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12. Ritapizza says:

    May 6, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Simply beautiful quilt!! I really really adore the fabrics you selected! Great tutorial too! Thanks, Amy!

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13. littlewoodbird says:

    May 8, 2010 at 4:55 am

    Hi Amy,

    This quilt is really cute – I love the colours! Thanks for the inspiration!

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