Australian Leaf Blanket - Size Chart + Materials List

Suggested fabrics:

This pattern is designed for non-stretch woven fabrics. If you wish to use stretch wovens or knits, it is recommended that you lightly interface the fabric first to give it stability. Suitable stable woven fabrics include: quilting cotton, drill, chambray, denim, suiting, rayon, linen, cotton, bamboo, calico, double gauze, corduroy, flannel, wool, canvas, etc.

Supplies and notions:

• Spool of coordinating thread
• Optional contrasting thread for quilting lines
• Safety pins
• Iron-on transfer pencil or washable marker for marking the veins
• Batting - minimum 25mm (wool, cotton, bamboo, or polyester)

Finished Blanket Sizes:

		Banskia		Fagus		Illawarra Flame Tree		River Red Gum		Silver Dollar
Finished Blanket Sizes		Width	Length	Width	Length	Width	Length	Width	Length	Width	Length
Small	inches	19.7	45	25.6	29.5	34.6	33	14.4	45	31.5	28
	cm	50	114	65	45	88	84	37	114	80	71
Large	inches	26.8	60	34.7	39.5	42.5	40.5	19.4	60	41	36
	cm	68	153	88	100	108	103	49	153	104	91

 

Fabric requirements:

For the blanket, you will need the following amount of fabric. For the batting, you will need half this amount.

You can use a different fabric for the top and bottom of the blanket, in which case use half of the length measurement for each side.

		Banskia		Fagus		Illawara Flame Tree		River Red Gum		Silver Dollar
Fabric Width		Small	Large	Small	Large	Small	Large	Small	Large	Small	Large
43” / 110cm	inches	47	124	63	83	71	85	45	114	61	77
	cm	120	315	160	210	180	215	115	290	155	195
52” / 132cm	inches	47	124	63	83	71	85	34*	61	61	77
	cm	120	315	160	210	180	215	90*	155	155	195
59” / 150cm	inches	47	63	34	83	71	85	34*	61	36*	77
	cm	120	160	85	210	180	215	90*	155	90*	195

* = pattern pieces turned 90 degrees

 

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