Beehive Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman

Create a Buzz with the Beehive Quilt Pattern!

Bring the charm of busy bees and their hive to your quilting projects with the Beehive Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. This delightful pattern uses conventional piecing techniques and is pre-cut friendly, allowing you to craft stunning quilts and pillow covers without the need for templates or paper piecing.

Key Features:

• Quilt and Pillow Pattern: Make a 73″ x 71″ large quilt, a 59″ x 63″ small quilt, and a 24″ x 24″ pillow cover. The pattern includes instructions for all three sizes, featuring charming patchwork bees and a hive.
• Conventional Piecing Techniques: Enjoy the simplicity of standard machine sewing with no need for complex templates or paper piecing methods.
• Pre-Cut Friendly: Use your favorite pre-cut fabrics to create these busy patchwork bees and their hive, making the process more efficient and enjoyable.

Materials Needed:

• Bee Stripe Fabrics:
  • Pillow Cover: 3 squares, 5″ x 5″ each
  • Small Quilt: 25 squares, 5″ x 5″ each or 5 fat eighths
  • Large Quilt: 38 squares, 5″ x 5″ each or 8 fat eighths
• Wing Fabrics:
  • Pillow Cover: 3 squares, 10″ x 10″ each
  • Small Quilt: 25 squares, 10″ x 10″ each or 5 fat quarters
  • Large Quilt: 38 squares, 10″ x 10″ each or 8 fat quarters
• Dark Solid Detail Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 1/8 yard
  • Small Quilt: 5/8 yard
  • Large Quilt: 3/4 yard
• Hive Fabric:
  • Small Quilt: 1/4 yard
  • Large Quilt: 1/4 yard
• Background Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 7/8 yard
  • Small Quilt: 3-5/8 yards
  • Large Quilt: 4-3/4 yards
• Backing Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 3/4 yard
  • Small Quilt: 3-7/8 yards
  • Large Quilt: 4-5/8 yards
• Binding Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 1/4 yard
  • Small Quilt: 5/8 yard
  • Large Quilt: 3/4 yard
• Batting:
  • Pillow Cover: 1 piece 26″ x 26″, and 2 pieces, 18″ x 26″ each
  • Small Quilt: 63″ x 67″
  • Large Quilt: 77″ x 75″

Why You’ll Love It:

• Charming and Fun: The playful bee and hive designs add a whimsical touch to this quilt, making it perfect for any room or as a gift.
• Versatile Projects: The pattern includes instructions for a large quilt, a small quilt, and a pillow cover, offering multiple ways to showcase your creativity.
• Easy to Follow: With detailed instructions and a straightforward approach, this pattern is suitable for quilters familiar with rotary cutting and patchwork piecing.

The Beehive Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman is an excellent way to bring the joy of bees into your home. Whether you’re creating a cozy quilt or a decorative pillow cover, this pattern provides all the guidance you need to achieve beautiful results.

Printed Paper Pattern

Technique Used: Conventional quilt block piecing and standard machine sewing

Get started on your buzzing bee quilt today and enjoy the delightful process of bringing this unique design to life!