Fishez Quilt Pattern PDF

Requests for a Stargazey Fishez block have been huge. My problem in designing just one, with so many fish in the sea, is which type of fish to choose? Large or small, long or stubby, fat ones, skinny ones, fresh water or tropical – help!

After much thought I’ve made a very simple version without fiddly fins but giving a fat and skinny version in each of the three sizes – 3” x 6”, 4” x 8” and 6” x 12”. These fishez can be modified to have multiple-pieced bodies, or you could add fins or a mouth with 3-D flaps or applique! Hope you don’t get tired of cutting rectangles because once again that’s what we’re making our fishez from – no templates, cutting quite freely, and no fancy stitching – all with usual Stargazey ease.

This pattern also includes instructions for Fishez Shopping Bagz.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

This PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.

Sample size - 43 3/4” x 61 1/2” (111cm x 156 cm)
Block backgrounds – 4 1/2 yds (4.5m) of assorted aqua fabrics
Fishez – 2 1/2 yds (2.5 m) of assorted bright prints, scraps are great!
Inner border – 1/4 yd (25 cm) of a strong aqua print
Binding - 16” (40cm) - of an aqua print
also needed; batting, backing, thread and buttons

With freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.