Windham Fabrics Criss Cross Applesauce - Downloadable PDF

Criss Cross Applesauce Quilt Pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics

Criss Cross Applesauce is a free, downloadable PDF quilt pattern designed by Natalie Crabtree and published by Windham Fabrics. The finished project is a striking 66" x 66" quilt top, making it a generously sized throw or lap quilt suitable for home décor or gifting. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, meaning it is best suited for quilters who have moved beyond basic patchwork and are ready to tackle more complex construction methods, particularly curved piecing.

Featured Fabric Collection

The pattern is designed to showcase Penelope by Annabel Wrigley, a fabric collection available through Windham Fabrics. The palette used in this project brings together a fresh, cheerful combination of colors, including:

• Black and White (SKU 31835S-White) — a foundational print used extensively throughout both block types and sashing
• Blue (SKU 51242-1) — used in Block A construction
• Seafoam (SKU 51242-2) — used in Block A construction alongside the Blue
• Green (SKU 51248-3) — used in Block B
• Petal Pink (SKU 51248-5) — used across both Block A and Block B
• Blue (SKU 51248-1) — also used in Block B, with yardage that includes enough for binding

As noted in the pattern, the digital representation of the quilt top is an approximation and actual fabric may vary. Quilters are encouraged to check windhamfabrics.com for any pattern updates before beginning their project.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a square throw quilt measuring 66 inches by 66 inches. The design features a playful, geometric arrangement implied by its name — "Criss Cross Applesauce" — suggesting an interlocking or crossing visual pattern achieved through the combination of two distinct block types, sashing strips, and careful color placement. The overall effect is a structured, visually dynamic quilt top with a modern sensibility that suits a wide range of interior styles.

Block Construction and Design Structure

The quilt is built around two primary block types, referred to in the pattern as Block A and Block B. Each block uses different fabric combinations and cutting specifications, contributing to the overall rhythm and movement of the finished design.

Block A

• Incorporates 12-1/2" x 5-1/2" strips cut from both the Blue and Seafoam fabrics
• Uses 5-1/2" x 4" rectangles in Blue and Seafoam
• Includes 4" squares cut from Petal Pink fabric
• Also incorporates 3" squares from the Black and White fabric, with a diagonal line drawn on the wrong side of each for use in a stitch-and-flip or snowball corner technique

Block B

• Uses 5-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles from the Black and White fabric
• Incorporates 4" squares from Green and Petal Pink fabrics
• Includes 2-1/2" squares from both Green and Blue fabrics
• Also uses 3" squares from the Black and White fabric with pre-drawn diagonal lines

Sashing

• The blocks are separated by sashing strips cut to 12-1/2" x 2" from the Black and White fabric, with a total of 40 sashing strips required
• Sashing adds structure and visual breathing room between blocks, a classic quilting technique that helps define individual design units within the overall layout

Techniques Used

This pattern requires a solid foundation in standard quilting techniques as well as comfort with more