Mario quilt

Creating Pixel Blocks Using Grid Interfacing. Tutorial and Free Pattern

Good mornin' I'm going to dedicate this post to my friend Lance, who really helped me out in a computer-related jam. To thank Lance, I offered to make him a quilt. He had the idea to do a pixelated quilt. We chose Mario, since that's his favorite game. The 'vintage' Mario game. Hmmph. I remember that game when I was a kid. Vintage.... Anyhoo, this is what I came up with. If you'd like to make your own, finished block size is 4.5". There are many pixelated images online- find your favorite…

Wow!! Just wow!! When Jana messaged me a picture of this quilt I was impressed for sure, but when it came for me to quilt, I was in awe. This entire pixelated quilt is 1” squares, and this quilt is quite big. I posted a picture of this before I started quiltin

Mario chart

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Learn how to make a Super Mario Quilt Pattern. This super cool quilt is made with 2 1/2" squares and makes a great gift for a child.

Luigi block (drying) for the Super Mario Bros QAL. I flipped the image so Luigi and his bro weren't facing the same direction.

Getting Ready for a Quilt Along! blogged

Following this tutorial, cuttopieces.blogspot.ca/p/quilt-alongs.html. Since wash away stabilizer was not in the budget and I didn't want a stiff quilt, I quick pieced this block using freezer paper. A little time consuming, but I think still faster than piecing individually. Background fabric is Kona Sky. All other fabric is Cotton Couture.

Drum roll please……. Ta daaaaaaa!!! I’m so glad I finished these in time! I kept the quilting very simple. I think the grid enhances the pixel theme. I used a sheet set for the backings. I found cro