Let the Show Begin Free Quilt Pattern by Larene Smith
Let the Show Begin brings together fussy-cut circus panels, striped piecing and fabric animal circles in a quilt made from the Shelburne Circus collection. Three block designs repeat across five rows, including a block with folded prairie points and a block with circles layered over bias tape. A narrow stop border and a wider outer border frame the circus scenes. The finished quilt measures 54½ inches by 62 inches and uses separate backing, batting and binding materials.
About This Free Pattern
This free quilt pattern was designed by Larene Smith for Windham Fabrics.
This project uses applique.
The finished quilt measures 54.5 x 62.0.
Download the pattern to review the full cutting instructions, diagrams, and sewing steps before you begin.
Let the Show Begin Free Quilt Pattern by Larene Smith quilt pattern summary
- Prepare and label the pieces, fussy cutting four panel blocks and the animal circles. Sew the striped and black rectangles into the seven Block B backgrounds.
- Prepare the bias tape and layered animal circles, then secure the circles over the tape on Block B. Piece the four Block C units and add folded prairie points along their indicated edges.
- Arrange three blocks per row using the cover layout, make five rows, and join them. Add the inner and outer borders, then layer with backing and batting, quilt as desired, and attach the binding.