Moda Fabrics Once Upon A Chicken Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Once Upon A Chicken Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Once Upon A Chicken Quilt by Moda Fabrics is an intermediate-level quilting project that creates a finished quilt measuring 56 inches wide by 70 inches long. This downloadable PDF pattern combines piecing and appliqué techniques to construct a charming design featuring decorative feather motifs set against a coordinated background.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete bed-sized quilt with a structured design incorporating appliquéd feather elements as the focal point. The quilt features a layered border construction with an inner border frame and an outer border, all unified through coordinated fabric selections from the Moda Fabrics collection.

Primary Quilting Techniques Used

• Appliqué: The pattern utilizes appliqué methods to attach feather and spine pieces to the background fabric. Quilters can choose their preferred appliqué technique, whether hand or machine methods, to prepare and secure these decorative elements.
• Piecing: Standard quilting piecing techniques are employed to construct the borders and assemble the quilt top.
• Pressing: Directional pressing is specified throughout construction, with arrows indicating proper pressing direction to reduce bulk and ensure accurate seams.
• Binding: The quilt is finished with a bound edge using coordinated binding fabric.

Seams and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a 1/4-inch seam allowance throughout all piecing work, which is the standard measurement for quilting projects. Full-size, reversed patterns for the feathers are provided on pages 3 through 7 of the PDF, with an option to enlarge a complete feather drawing by 400 percent for those preferring a larger reference.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

• Feathers: 4 Fat Quarters in coordinated prints (Moda fabric numbers 11630 11, 11632 21, 11633 11, 11634 11)
• Feather Spines: 1/4 yard (Moda fabric number 11634 13)
• Background Fabric: 1 5/8 yards (Moda fabric number 9898 45) cut to finished dimensions of 40 1/2 inches by 54 1/2 inches
• Inner Border: 1/2 yard (Moda fabric number 11635 18) measuring 40 1/2 inches
• Outer Border and Binding: 2 yards (Moda fabric number 11631 13) measuring 3 1/2 inches
• Fusible Web: 2 1/2 yards of 20-inch wide fusible web for appliqué preparation
• Backing Fabric: 3 5/8 yards for the quilt back

Skill Level

Classified as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes quilters have foundational knowledge of piecing, pressing techniques, and basic appliqué methods. The combination of appliqué work with border piecing makes it suitable for quilters ready to advance beyond beginner projects.

Pattern Format

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern from Moda Fabrics, making it accessible for immediate use. The pattern includes detailed cutting instructions, full-size appliqué templates, and step-by-step construction guidance.