The Hatter Quilt

Featuring Curiouser and Curiouser and

Linework by Tula Pink
Curiouser and
Curiouser and Linework
Collection: by Tula Pink
Fussy Cutting, Templates,
Technique:
Angled Piecing, Quilting
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished size:
60" x 72" (1.52m x 1.83m)
Finished Size:
Finished block size:
12" x 12" (30.48cm x 30.48cm)

All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of

this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or
the manner in which individual work varies. Please read the
instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting, it is
recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.

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 The Hatter Quilt
Project designed by Stacey Day
Tech edited by Alison M. Schmidt and Betsy Westover

Fabric Requirements
DESIGN COLOR ITEM ID YARDAGE

(A) The Red Queen Wonder PWTP160.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)

(B) Painted Roses Daydream PWTP161.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(C) The Red Queen Daydream PWTP160.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
(D) Down the Rabbit Hole Wonder PWTP166.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(E) Alice Wonder PWTP159.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(F) Pom Poms Peony PWTP118.PEONY FQ (.45m x .53m)
(G) Tea Time Wonder PWTP163.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(H) Alice Sugar PWTP159.SUGAR FQ (.45m x .53m) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)

(I) Baby Buds Sugar PWTP167.SUGAR FQ (.45m x .53m)

(J) Painted Roses Sugar PWTP161.SUGAR FQ (.45m x .53m)
(K) Baby Buds Wonder PWTP167.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(L) Mineral Amber PWTP148.AMBER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(K) (L) (M) (N) (O)
(M) Cheshire Wonder PWTP164.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(N) Tea Time Sugar PWTP163.SUGAR FQ (.45m x .53m)
(O) Down the Rabbit Hole Bewilder PWTP166.BEWILDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(P) Wildflower Spring PWTP149.SPRING FQ (.45m x .53m)
(Q) Suited and Booted Wonder PWTP168.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m) (P) (Q) (R) (S) (T)
(R) Down the Rabbit Hole Daydream PWTP166.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(S) 6pm Somewhere Wonder PWTP165.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(T) Alice Daydream PWTP159.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(U) Painted Roses Wonder PWTP161.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m)
(V) Sea of Tears Wonder PWTP162.WONDER FQ (.45m x .53m) (U) (V) (W) (X) (Y)
(W) Hexy Rainbow Peacock PWTP151.PEACOCK FQ (.45m x .53m)
(X) Cheshire Daydream PWTP164.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(Y) Baby Buds Daydream PWTP167.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(Z) Pom Pom Petunia PWTP118.PETUNIA FQ (.45m x .53m)
continued... (Z)

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Fabric Requirements (continued...)
DESIGN COLOR ITEM ID YARDAGE

(AA) 6pm Somewhere Daydream PWTP165.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)

(BB) Mineral Amethyst PWTP148.AMETHYST FQ (.45m x .53m)
(CC) Sea of Tears Daydream PWTP162.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(DD) Suited and Booted Daydream PWTP168.DAYDREAM FQ (.45m x .53m)
(AA) (BB) (CC) (DD) (EE)
3
(EE) Fairy Flakes Ink PWTP157.INK ⁄4 yard (0.69m)
(FF) Fairy Flakes Paper PWTP157.PAPER 17⁄8 yards (1.71m)
(GG) Tent Stripe Paper PWTP069.PAPER 21⁄4 yards (2.06m)
3
(HH) Tent Stripe Iris PWTP069.IRISX* ⁄4 yard (0.69m)
* binding (FF) (GG) (HH)

Backing (Purchased Separately)

4 yards (3.66m)

Daydream QBTP006.DAYDREAM 2 yards (1.83m) Backing

44"

Additional Recommendations
• Tula Pink Aurifil Curiouser and Curiouser 50wt 100% cotton thread
• 68" x 80" (173cm x 203cm) batting
Optional:
• Template plastic
• Specialty rulers, such as the Studio 180 Wedge Star ruler or similar 45° triangle or
diamond ruler
• 121⁄2" square ruler
• Removable fabric marking tool

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Cutting From Fabric FF, cut:
(9) 31⁄2" x WOF strips, cut
WOF = Width of Fabric. WOF of a Fat Quarter is approximately 21".
(196) Small Triangles, using template provided and rotating after
each cut
Notes: (5) 43⁄4" x WOF; cut
• Read the instructions all the way through before starting. Consider (40) 43⁄4" x 43⁄4", cut in half once diagonally diagonal into (80) half-square
making a test block from scrap fabrics before cutting, especially if you triangles
are new to this method of construction or are using an alternate cutting
method. From Fabric GG, fussy-cut:
(10) 7" x WOF strips; (120) Diamonds, noting the stripe placement and
• Press fabrics well using starch/starch alternative before cutting to help using the Diamond template provided that corresponds with your desired
manage bias edges. cutting method/tools
• Copy the templates provided on pages 9-10 at 100%/full-size onto
template plastic and cut out, or compare shapes to 45° triangle or

Fold
diamond rulers and mark cut lines as needed on acrylic rulers to aid in
accurate cutting.

Selvages
If using the Wedge Star Ruler, use the alternate cutting instructions on
page 7 and Diamond template provided on page 10.

From Fabric A-DD cut: Arrow shows stripe direction

(4) each Large Triangles, using template provided (or your preferred ruler,
following manufacturer’s cutting instructions) Fabric GG Cutting Diagram

From Fabric EE, cut: Tip: Use tape to mark the exact stripe placement on your template if you
(2) 31⁄2" x WOF strips, cut want all the diamonds cut exactly the same.
(44) Small Triangles, using template provided and rotating after
each cut From Fabric HH, cut:
(3) 43⁄4" x WOF; cut enough 21⁄4"-wide bias strips to make at 285" of bias binding
(20) 43⁄4" x 43⁄4", cut in half once diagonally into (40) half-square triangles

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Instructions
2. Sew a Fabric EE half-square triangle, centered, to the short side
Notes:
of (3) each Fabric A, E, Z, and DD Large Triangles. Press towards
• If desired, before piecing any blocks, play around with your large the Large Triangle to make (3) each Dark Kite Units for the block
triangles to find your favorite color flow for the quilt layout and then corners. Sew a Fabric FF triangle to the short side of each remaining
assemble blocks using your chosen fabric placement, making sure to Fabric A, E, AA, and EE Large Triangle to make (1) each Light Kite Unit.
take notes and/or photos noting any different choices. Note: The half-square triangles areFig.
oversized
2 for ease of assembly and
• Handle gently to avoid stretching bias edges. will be trimmed down later.
• All seam allowances are 1⁄4” and pieces are sewn right sides together. Fig. 2
Press seam allowances open unless otherwise stated.

Tip: If desired, mark the 1⁄4" seam intersections on the wrong side of
the pieces to help align them correctly when sewing.

1. Sew a pair of Fabric FF Small Triangles to two adjacent sides of (98)

Fabric GG Diamonds as shown. Press towards Fabric FF to make (98)
Light Diamond Units. Repeat using the Fabric EE Small Triangles with
the remaining (22) Fabric GG Diamonds to make (22) Dark Diamond
Units. (Fig. 1) Dark Light
Kite Unit Kite Unit
Fig. 1
Fig. 1

Light Dark
Arrow shows stripe direction Diamond Unit Diamond Unit
Make 98 Make 22

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3. Arrange (3) matching Dark Kite Units with (1) matching Light Kite Unit 5. Arrange (2) matching Light and Dark Kite Units from the previous step
and (2) each Light and Dark Diamond Units as shown. Sew adjacent and (2) each Light and Dark Diamond Units as shown. Sew adjacent
units together in pairs, then in upper and lower half-sections. Sew units together in pairs, then in upper and lower half-sections. Sew
together to complete the Corner Blocks. (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Blocks. (Fig. 4)
together to complete the Outside
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Fig. 3
Corner Block Outside Block
Make 4 Make 14
(1 each Fabrics A, E, Z,(1DD)
each Fabrics B-D, F, J,
K, O, P, T, U, Y, AA-CC)

6. Repeat Step 2 to make (4) each Light Units with the Fabric G-I, L-N,
Q-S, and V-X Large Triangles.
7. Arrange (4) matching Light Kite Units from the previous step and (4)
Light Diamond Units as shown. Sew adjacent units together in pairs,
then in upper and lower half-sections. Sew together to complete the
Fig. 5
Center Blocks.
Corner Block Fig. 5
4. Repeat Step 2 to make (2) each Light and Make
Dark4 Kite Units with the
(1 each Fabrics A, E, Z, DD)
Fabric B, C, D, F, J, K, O, P, T, U, Y, AA, BB, and CC Large Triangles.

Center Block
Make 12
(1 each Fabrics G-I, L-N, Q-S, V-X)

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8. Square up all the Blocks to 121⁄2" x 121⁄2", trimming off the oversized Alternate Cutting using Wedge Star Ruler (WSR):
corner triangles, but making sure not to trim off outer points of Large Refer to the ruler instructions for specific details and follow the cutting chart
Triangles. A 121⁄2" square ruler with a diagonal line marked through the line for a 12" finished block. Use only the Alternate Diamond Template in
corners helps with correct alignment. addition to the specialty ruler.

Quilt Top Assembly From Fabric A-DD cut:

9. Arrange the Corner, Side, and Center Blocks into (6) rows as shown in (1) 7" x WOF or LOF (depending upon print orientation); subcut (4) Large
the quilt assembly diagram. Wedges (for the Large Triangles) using the WSR following Wedge Block
10. Sew the blocks together into rows, carefully matching points at the Step 2.01 instructions.
seams. Press seam allowances open or to one side if you prefer to nest
seams from row to row. From Fabric EE cut:
11. Sew the rows together to complete the quilt top. Instead of 31⁄2" x WOF strips:
(3) 41⁄4" x WOF strips; subcut
Finishing (44) Small Wedges (for the Small Triangles) using the WSR following
Wedge Star Block Steps 1.02-1.04
12. Sew together the 21⁄4" bias binding strips end-to-end. Press seams 43⁄4" half-square triangles as previously directed
open. Press the binding strip in half wrong sides together.
13. Layer backing (wrong side up), batting, and quilt top (right side up). From Fabric FF cut:
Baste the layers together and quilt as desired. Trim excess batting and Instead of 31⁄2" x WOF strips:
backing even with the top after quilting is completed. (10) 41⁄4" x WOF strips; subcut
14. Leaving an 8" tail of binding, sew the binding to the top of the (196) Small Wedges (for the Small Triangles) using the WSR following
quilt through all layers matching all raw edges. Miter corners. Stop Wedge Star Block Steps 1.02-1.04
approximately 12" from where you started. Lay both loose ends of 3
4 ⁄4" half-square triangles as previously directed
binding flat along quilt edge. Where the loose ends meet, fold them
back on themselves and press to form a crease. Using this crease as From Fabric GG cut:
your stitching line, sew the two open ends of the binding right sides (10) 7" x WOF; fussy-cut (120) Diamonds using the alternate Diamond
together. Trim seam to 1⁄4" and press open. Finish sewing binding to template and the cutting diagram.
quilt.
15. Turn the binding to the back of quilt and hand-stitch in place. From Fabric HH, cut:
enough 21⁄4"-wide bias strips to make at 285" of bias binding

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Alternate Assembly: Quilt Layout
Refer to the Wedge Star Ruler instructions for
‘Piecing the Diamond Wedges’ to sew and
trim the Dark and Light Diamond Units in the
quantities listed in this pattern. A B C D E

Follow the Wedge Star Ruler instructions for

‘Mixed Wedge Block’ and the block diagrams in
this pattern to arrange units and pieces to make
the blocks as shown in the quilt layout diagram
on page 8, sewing, pressing, and trimming as F G H I J
directed in the Wedge Star Ruler instructions to
result in 12" x 12" finished (121⁄2" x 121⁄2") blocks.

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Z AA BB CC DD

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Large Triangle Template

The Hatter Quilt
Lengthwise grain
Small Triangle Template
The Hatter Quilt

Lengthwise grain

This square should

measure 1" x 1"
(2.54cm x 2.54cm)
when printed.

*** Measure templates before cutting to confirm printing at 100%***

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Use only with Wedge Star Ruler

Alternate Diamond Template
The Hatter Quilt

Lengthwise grain
Stripe Direction
Diamond Template
The Hatter Quilt

Lengthwise grain
Stripe Direction

This square should

measure 1" x 1"
(2.54cm x 2.54cm)
when printed.

*** Measure templates before cutting to confirm printing at 100%***

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