Windham Fabrics Uppercase Spines - Downloadable PDF

Uppercase Spines Quilt Pattern by Janine Vangool for Windham Fabrics

The Uppercase Spines is a free downloadable PDF quilt pattern designed by Janine Vangool, featuring her Uppercase Collection exclusively from Windham Fabrics. This beginner-friendly project results in a generously sized 68" x 84" quilt — a classic throw or bed quilt size that works beautifully as a statement piece for any room. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF directly from Windham Fabrics, making it instantly accessible for quilters eager to get started.

About the Design

The Spines design takes its name from its striking visual structure, evoking the spines of books lined up on a shelf — a fitting theme for the Uppercase Collection, which celebrates typography, letters, and the world of print. The quilt features a bold, graphic arrangement of vertical strips or column-like units that create a rhythmic, modern aesthetic. This style of design is particularly well-suited to beginner quilters because it relies on straightforward piecing rather than complex curves or intricate blocks.

Techniques Used

• Strip piecing — the foundation of this design, involving the cutting and sewing of fabric strips that are then assembled into the characteristic spine-like columns
• Straight-line piecing — all seams are sewn in straight lines, making this an ideal project for those new to quilting
• Pressing and squaring up — essential quilting techniques for ensuring accurate, flat blocks and consistent finished dimensions
• Quilt top assembly — joining completed strip units into a cohesive quilt top

Stitches and Sewing Methods

• Quarter-inch seam allowance — the standard quilting seam, used throughout for precise piecing
• Straight machine stitching — all construction is done on a sewing machine using a standard straight stitch
• Quilting stitch — once the quilt sandwich (top, batting, backing) is assembled, quilting stitches hold all layers together; the pattern focuses on the pieced top construction

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern calls for a rich palette of fabrics from the Uppercase Collection by Janine Vangool for Windham Fabrics, combining a sophisticated mix of greys, pinks, turquoise, silver, black, orange, and lime. The variety of prints and colorways from the collection gives the finished quilt its layered, dynamic visual rhythm. Specific fabric requirements include:

• ¼ yard – 41827-3 Grey
• ⅓ yard – 41825-3 Grey
• ⅓ yard – 41824-4 Pink
• ⅓ yard – 41825-2 Orange
• ⅓ yard – 41821-4 Pink
• ¼ yard – 41826-4 Pink
• ½ yard – 41826-3 Grey
• ⅓ yard – 41823-3 Grey
• 1 yard – 41823M-6 Silver (the largest single fabric requirement, likely serving as a unifying or background element)
• ¾ yard – 41822-3 Grey
• ⅓ yard – 41827M-6 Silver
• ⅓ yard – 41822-1 Turquoise
• ¼ yard – 41820-1 Turquoise
• ¼ yard – 41824-7 Lime
• ⅓ yard – 41825-1 Turquoise