Moda Fabrics Lancaster Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Lancaster Quilt – Downloadable PDF Pattern

Project Overview

The Lancaster Quilt is an intermediate-level quilting project designed by Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics. This finished quilt measures 72" x 72" and features rich autumn colors arranged in a non-traditional pieced design. Rather than using conventional quilt blocks, the Lancaster pattern employs assorted pieced units that are joined together into rows, offering a unique construction method that prioritizes ease of piecing and assembly.

Quilting Techniques

The Lancaster Quilt utilizes a systematic unit-based construction approach that simplifies the piecing process for intermediate quilters. The pattern requires piecing and assembling 17 different units, each containing fabric pieces cut to specific dimensions. To manage the complexity, the pattern recommends sorting cut pieces into labeled groups (1-17) corresponding to each unit type before assembly begins. This organizational method reduces confusion and streamlines the quilting workflow.

The construction technique involves cutting fabric pieces in various sizes from multiple fabric selections, with some units requiring cuts from a single fabric while others incorporate cuts from three or four different fabrics. All piecing includes a ¼" seam allowance, and the pattern emphasizes pressing as you go to maintain accuracy throughout assembly. Once individual units are completed, they are joined together into rows to form the finished quilt top.

Cutting and Piecing Details

The pattern provides specific yardage requirements and cutting instructions for each fabric. Fabric selections include multiple coordinating prints from the Moda Fabrics collection, with cuts ranging from small squares to larger pieces depending on unit requirements. For example, one fabric is cut into 4½" squares for use in a specific unit, while other fabrics are divided into different sizes for use across multiple units.

Materials Required

• Moda Fabrics coordinating fabric selections in autumn color palettes
• Quilting cotton yardage as specified in the pattern cutting instructions
• Quilting needles and thread for piecing and assembly
• Rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat for accurate fabric cutting
• Pressing equipment for seam management throughout construction

Pattern Format and Instructions

The Lancaster Quilt is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern from Moda Fabrics. The complete instructions include detailed cutting specifications, unit assembly guidance, and assembly diagrams. The pattern emphasizes reading all instructions before beginning the project and maintaining consistent ¼" seam allowances throughout. Width of Fabric (WOF) measurements are referenced in the cutting instructions to ensure accurate yardage calculations.

Finished Dimensions: 72" x 72"

Skill Level: Intermediate

Designer: Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics Quilters Basics