Tula Pink Flaking with our Homies Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Flakin' with our Homies Quilt by Tula Pink

Project Overview

Flakin' with our Homies is an intermediate-level quilting project designed by Carl Hentsch that features a large snowflake motif embellished with whimsical animal characters from the Holiday Homies collection by Tula Pink. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished quilt measuring 60 inches by 60 inches (152.40cm x 152.40cm), making it an ideal size for a throw quilt or wall hanging. The project is suitable for quilters with some experience in piecing techniques and requires a longer crafting time commitment appropriate to the intermediate skill level.

Design and Collection

The quilt design showcases the Holiday Homies collection by Tula Pink, a whimsical fabric line featuring festive animal characters. The central design element is one large snowflake pattern that serves as the focal point, with the playful animal pals from the collection distributed throughout the composition to create a fun and engaging holiday-themed aesthetic.

Quilting Technique and Construction

This project uses the piecing technique as its primary construction method. Piecing involves cutting fabric pieces and sewing them together in a planned arrangement to build the quilt top. The finished block size is 5½ inches by 5½ inches (13.97cm x 13.97cm), which allows for manageable piece sizes while contributing to the overall snowflake and animal design composition.

Fabric Requirements

The pattern calls for Designer Essentials Solids from the Tula Pink collection in the following colors and quantities:

• Amazon (Article Code CSFSESS.AMAZO): ¼ yard (22.86cm)
• Black (Article Code CSFSESS.BLACK): ¼ yard (22.86cm)
• Kiwi (Article Code CSFSESS.KIWIX): 1 yard (.91m)
• Nugray (Article Code CSFSESS.NUGRA): 1 yard (.91m)
• Winter White (Article Code CSFSESS.W): Additional yardage as specified in complete pattern

Materials and Tools

Quilters will need standard quilting supplies including fabric scissors or a rotary cutter, a quilting ruler, and a self-healing cutting mat for accurate piece cutting. Sewing thread in coordinating colors and a sewing machine are essential for the piecing process. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, allowing crafters to print and reference the instructions at their workspace.

Skill Level and Time Investment

Designed for intermediate quilters, this project assumes familiarity with basic piecing techniques and accurate seam allowances. The longer crafting time estimate reflects both the quilt's finished size and the complexity of coordinating the snowflake pattern with the animal character placements from the Holiday Homies collection.