Mini Amish Bars Quilt Pattern

Finished Size: 9” x 11”

Cutting Instructions:

All measurements include 1/4" seam allowances

Color 1 (orange):

Cut 4 - 1" x 6" rectangles

Color 2 (green):

Cut 3 - 1" x 6" rectangles

Cut 2 - 2 1/2" x 5" rectangles

Cut 2 - 2 1/2" x 11" rectangles

Color 3 (pink):

Cut 2 - 1" x 4" rectangles

Cut 2 - 1" x 7" rectangles

            Cut 1 - 1 3/4” WOF strip for binding
            Cut 1 - 10" x 12" rectangle for backing 

Construction:

Make center bar block:

Sew all of the 1" x 6" rectangles together to form the center bar block, starting and ending with Color 1 (orange).  Press all seams.

Add inner border:

Sew the Color 3 (pink) 1” x 4” rectangles to the top and bottom of the center bar block and then sew the Color 3 (pink) 1” x 7” rectangles to both sides of the block.  Press all seams.

Add outer border:

Sew the Color 2 (green) 2 1/2” x 5” rectangles to the top and bottom of the unit and then sew the Color 2 (green) 2 1/2” x 11” rectangles to both sides of the block.  Press all seams.

Finishing:

Layer quilt top, batting, and backing; baste.  Quilt as desired.  Bind with Color 3 (pink) binding strip. 


This is a traditional Amish quilt pattern adapted to miniature by Susan McConnell. You are welcome to copy and use this pattern for your personal use or for charitable purposes.  Please refrain from republishing this pattern to other websites (including blogs) without permission, but feel free to link to this website!

If you do make a Mini Amish Bars Quilt, please post a link to your blog entry or your photo in the comments. I’d love to see it!