{"id":10321,"date":"2025-11-28T04:44:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10321"},"modified":"2025-11-28T04:44:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:44:35","slug":"beautiful-kitty-kitty-patchwork-quilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10321","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful “Kitty Kitty” Patchwork Quilt!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kitty Kitty \u2014 step-by-step tutorial<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

(How to recreate the \u201cBeautiful \u2018Kitty Kitty\u2019 Patchwork Quilt\u201d<\/strong> shown in the Jordan Fabrics video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nice choice \u2014 the Kitty Kitty<\/strong> quilt is a strip-friendly patchwork design (Cozy Quilt Designs) that Jordan Fabrics demos using 2\u00bd” strips and a simple, repeatable assembly flow. Below I\u2019ve written a machine-ready, numbered tutorial you can follow start-to-finish: materials, cutting, batch workflows, exact sewing order, trimming notes, layout, borders, quilting and finishing. I tested the steps against the pattern details shown on the shop\u2019s pattern page and the Jordan Fabrics demo so this matches how the video builds the quilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick facts you should know before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Pattern: Kitty Kitty<\/strong> (Cozy Quilt Designs). The pattern is written for 2\u00bd” strips (jelly-roll width)<\/strong> and includes a large lap size example (72″ \u00d7 84″).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Technique used in the video: strip-piecing \u2192 sub-cut \u2192 assemble small patch units in batches \u2192 trim \u2192 lay out \u2192 add setting\/borders \u2192 quilt<\/strong>. The Jordan Fabrics demo follows that exact rhythm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Materials (sample\u2014makes approx 72″ \u00d7 84″ lap as shown)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Main fabrics: 2\u00bd” strips<\/strong> \u2014 number depends on how scrappy you want; pattern\/sample uses multiple strips (a jelly-roll worth, plus extras for variety).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Background \/ neutral (setting & sashing): ~3\u20134 yards<\/strong> (adjust by size).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Border fabric: ~1\u20131\u00bd yards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Backing: ~5 yards<\/strong> (or piece to size).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Batting: a piece slightly larger than finished top (e.g., 76″ \u00d7 88″).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Thread, rotary cutter, cutting mat, rulers (24″ and square), sewing machine with a reliable \u00bc” foot, iron\/pressing surface, pins\/clips, basting pins or spray baste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Prep (do this first)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Press all strips flat. Sort strips into value groups (lights\/mediums\/darks) if you want a controlled look; leave them mixed for scrappy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Confirm the strip width \u2014 2\u00bd”<\/strong> \u2014 you will build long strip sets then sub-cut them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Step-by-step construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        1 \u2014 Decide your block & strip formula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The video makes small patch units from strip-sets. A common, reliable formula (and the one used in the demo) is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Sew BG (background 2\u00bd”) + Color (2\u00bd”) + BG (2\u00bd”)<\/strong> to form a 7\u00bd” wide strip set<\/strong> \u2014 this gives a balanced color + background band that will be sub-cut into the patch pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          2 \u2014 Chain-piece long strip sets (batch)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Chain-piece many of these 7\u00bd” strip sets at once, using a consistent \u00bc” seam<\/strong>. Press seams the same way on every set (press toward background or open \u2014 be consistent so pieces nest later).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            3 \u2014 Sub-cut stacked blanks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Stack several strip sets and sub-cut them into identical squares\/rectangles (for example, cut 7\u00bd” squares from the strip set). Cutting stacked pieces keeps everything uniform. Cut a few extras for trimming allowance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              4 \u2014 Make the small patch units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • The Kitty Kitty block is assembled from those strip-set blanks plus a few small background pieces (the video shows making the repeating patch units in batches):\n
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                1. Pair or group strip-set squares\/rectangles according to the block diagram (i.e., some pieces will form short two-strip sections, others will act as linking units).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Sew those small components into the block\u2019s sub-units (chain-sew many identical sub-units). Press seams after each sub-unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Assemble sub-units into a finished block and trim the completed block to the pattern\u2019s block dimension (trim early & often \u2014 the demo emphasizes accuracy).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  Practical batching tip: make all like sub-units at once (e.g., every \u201cleft half\u201d in one stack, every \u201cright half\u201d in another) so assembly becomes simple joining.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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                  5 \u2014 Trim each block to uniform size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Use a square ruler and trim each finished block to the same unfinished dimension required by the pattern. Accurate trimming here prevents cumulative error when joining dozens of blocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    6 \u2014 Layout & color balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • On a design wall or the floor, lay out all trimmed blocks in the grid the pattern shows. Shuffle units until color\/value balance is even across the top \u2014 step back and view from a distance to catch hotspots. The Jordan Fabrics video shows Matt and Donna adjusting blocks for even color flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      7 \u2014 Join blocks into rows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Sew blocks into rows with a \u00bc” seam allowance, pressing seams in alternating directions where possible so seams nest when joining adjacent rows. Pin intersections where many seams meet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        8 \u2014 Add setting strips \/ sashing (if the pattern uses them)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        • If Kitty Kitty\u2019s layout includes narrow background sashing or spacer strips, sew them between rows now (or follow the pattern diagram for exactly where to insert setting strips). The background strips help the patchwork read as repeating \u201ckitty\u201d motifs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          9 \u2014 Join rows to make the quilt top; add borders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Join the rows to complete the quilt top. Measure the assembled top and add inner and outer borders as desired (narrow inner frame + wider outer border is common). Press and square the top after each border sewn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            10 \u2014 Baste the quilt sandwich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Layer backing + batting + top, baste using spray basting or safety pins spaced evenly. Smooth to remove wrinkles and ensure bands stay flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              11 \u2014 Quilting suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Quilting options that complement this patchwork:\n
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                                • Echo quilting<\/strong> around motifs emphasizes the repeating shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Straight-line quilting<\/strong> across the bands (either vertical, horizontal or diagonal) gives a modern graphic finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • All-over meander<\/strong> for cozy texture that won\u2019t compete with the busy patchwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Choose a thread color that either blends (subtle texture) or contrasts slightly (stitch definition), depending on the look you prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  12 \u2014 Trim, bind & finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Trim the batting and backing even with the quilt top. Prepare binding strips (2\u00bd” strips joined on the diagonal or straight grain). Attach binding, fold to the back and stitch down by hand or machine. Label your quilt and give it a final press.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                    Accuracy & time-saving tips (from the video demo)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Use a consistent \u00bc” seam allowance<\/strong> \u2014 this is the single most important thing for accurate blocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Chain-piece and batch<\/strong> every operation (sew many strip sets, then sub-cut many blanks, then sew many identical sub-units). Jordan Fabrics emphasizes the batch rhythm for speed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Trim early & often<\/strong> \u2014 trim each block to exact dimensions before joining rows to avoid cumulative errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Keep a few spare sub-units cut and ready so you don\u2019t stop mid-assembly if a piece is out of square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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