Quilt from Attic Antiques, Birmingham, Alabama, atticantiquesal.com.
First Frost Quilt Pattern
DESIGNER: Unknown
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED QUILT SIZE:
68½” x 85½”
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE:
12″ x 12″
There’s a nip in the air that calls for a fire in the hearth, a cup of hot chocolate, and a thick, cozy quilt to snuggle into. Pull out your favorite homespun fabrics, flannels, or fall prints to re-create First Frost, which is just as comfortable on a hayride as it is on your sofa. This antique quilt features Jack-in-the-Pulpit blocks, a popular choice in the late 1800s, which is likely when this quilt was made.
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with illustrations. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance. If working with directional prints, you may want to begin with more fabric than called for. Pattern is based on an antique quilt and has been simplified as needed for ease of construction and may differ slightly from original.
WOF = width of fabric
LOF = length of fabric
HST = half-square triangle
QST = quarter-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: 20 fat eighths (9″ x 20″) [2½ yards total] assorted light fabrics for blocks
Fabric B: 10 fat eighths (9″ x 20″) [1¼ yards total] assorted medium/dark prints for blocks
Fabric C: 3⅛ yards dark blue fabric for setting squares
Fabric D: ⅔ yard red fabric for binding
Backing: 5⅜ yards (for 44/45″-wide) fabric or 2¾ yard (108″-wide) fabric
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
Batting: 79″ x 96″ piece
CUTTING:
From each Fabric A fat eighth, cut:
• 1 set of:
• (2) 4″ x 4″ squares
• (4) 3⅞” x 3⅞” squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to make 8 HSTs.
• (2) 3⅝” x 3⅝” squares. Cut each square in half
diagonally to make 4 HSTs.
• (4) 2″ x 2″ squares
From each Fabric B fat eighth, cut:
• 2 sets of:
• (2) 4″ x 4″ squares
• (1) 4⅜” square
• (4) 2″ x 6″ rectangles
From Fabric C, cut:
• (2) 18½” x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (4) 18½” x 18½” squares. Cut squares in half diagonally twice to make 16 QST side setting triangles. (You will need 14.)
• (4) 12½” x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (12) 12½” x 12½” squares for setting squares
• (1) 9½” x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (2) 9½” x 9½” squares. Cut squares in half diagonally once to make 4 HST corner setting triangles.
From Fabric D, cut:
• (8) 2½” x WOF strips for binding
Block Assembly
Choose 1 set each Fabric A and Fabric B sets. Referring to Diagram 1, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (2) Fabric A 4″ squares. Place marked square over (1) Fabric B 4″ square. Sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) HST Units. Trim to 3½” each. Make 4. Paying attention to orientation, sew (1) Fabric A 3⅞” HST to each side of (1) HST Unit as shown to make (1) Corner Unit. Make 4.
Fold in half long side of (1) Fabric A 3⅝” HST and gently finger-press center point. In the same manner, fold in half one side of (1) Fabric B 4⅜” square and finger-press center point. Match folded center points, pin, and sew together as shown in Diagram 2. In the same manner, sew a Fabric A triangle to opposite side. Sew triangles to remaining two sides to make Economy Patch Unit.
Referring to Diagram 3, lay out Economy Patch Unit with (4) Fabric A 2″ squares and (4) Fabric B 2″ x 6″ rectangles. Sew 2 rectangles to opposite sides of Economy Patch Unit. Sew (1) 2″ square to each end of remaining rectangles. Sew together complete Center Unit. 
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) Corner Units and Center Unit as shown in Diagram 4. Sew Corner Units to opposite sides of Center Unit. Sew Corner Units to opposite sides to make Jack-in-the-Pulpit Block. Make 20 blocks in assorted combinations.
We love that the quiltmaker embroidered her name in the corner. Today, many quiltmakers include a quilt label on the back with their name, date, sometimes where they live, and for whom the quilt was made. This antique quilt shows that it is also okay to include information on the front.
Quilt Assembly and Finishing
Referring to Quilt Assembly Diagram, lay out (20) Jack-in-the-Pulpit Blocks, (12) Fabric C 12½” setting squares, (14) Fabric C QST side setting triangles, and (4) Fabric C HST corner setting triangles. Sew into diagonal rows; sew rows together to complete Quilt Top. Press seam allowances to Fabric C. Trim setting triangles as needed ¼” from points. Quilt Assembly Diagram
Trim selvage edges from 5⅜ yards backing fabric yardage, fold yardage in half lengthwise, and cut into two LOF pieces. Sew pieces together along LOF; press seam to one side.
Center and layer backing, batting, and quilt top together to make quilt sandwich; baste layers together and quilt as desired.
Trim batting and backing even with quilt top.
Using diagonal seams, make Fabric D binding from (8) 2½” x WOF strips. Fold binding in half lengthwise, matching wrong sides; press length. Sew binding to quilt top and miter corners; join binding ends as desired. Press binding away from quilt top and fold over quilt’s edge to back of quilt. Hand-stitch binding in place to finish.