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Bug Jar Quilt Block Duo - Make a Bug Jar Quilt

By Janet Wickell, About.com

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Bug Jar Quilt Blocks

bug jar quilt

Bug Jar Quilt Blocks

Illustration © Janet Wickell
This bug jar duo was designed for a block swap on the Quilting Forum. You're invited to either participate in the swap or use the block patterns for your own quilt. A word of caution -- bug jar quilts can be addictive. The theme possibilities are endless, and the fact that they're easy to assemble doesn't hurt.

For Quilt Block Swappers

Use these directions for block assembly instructions, but do not depend on them for fabric choices. If you're swapping, you must take part in the discussion on our Forum in order to choose correct fabrics and adhere to other swap guidelines.

Take part in the Bug Jar Discussion.

Bug Jar Sizes

Both of the bug jar quilt blocks finish at 9-inches tall, but their finished widths differ. The quilt block with the tall jar in it finishes at 6-inches wide, and the block with the shorter jar finishes at 4-1/2" wide. The differences allow you to add a bit of variety to your jar shelves.

Bug Jar Fabrics

If you're swapping, follow the swap guidelines. If you're making bug jar blocks for yourself, put anything in the jars (and use any background) that suits you.

6" x 9" Bug Jar Cutting Instructions - 6 Blocks

Background Fabric:

  • six 2" x 6-1/2" bars (top trim)
  • twelve 1" x 8" bars (side trim)
  • twelve 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" squares (jar top corners)
  • two 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" strips (for strip pieced lid units)

Jar Fabric:

  • Six 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" bars

Lid Fabric

  • 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" bar (strip pieced lid units)

4-1/2" x 9" Bug Jar Cutting Instructions - 6 Blocks

Background Fabric:

  • six 4" x 5" bars (top trim)
  • twelve 1" x 6" bars (side trim)
  • twelve 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares (jar top corners)
  • two 1-1/4" x 6-1/2" strips (for strip pieced lid units)

Jar Fabric:

  • Six 4" x 5-1/2" bars

Lid Fabric

  • 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" bar (strip pieced lid units)

Keep units for each block size in a separate area so they don't intermingle.

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Index: Bug Jar Quilt Block Duo - Make a Bug Jar Quilt

  1. Bug Jar Quilt Blocks
  2. Make the Bug Jar Quilt Blocks
  3. Bug Jar Variation: Short & Squatty
  4. Bug Jar Variation: Tall Bug Jar

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