This one came about a little unexpectedly. I had shared the Book Date as a simple one-page layout only freebie to my newsletter subscribers a while back, but I kept coming back to it and thinking it deserved more. So I updated the pattern into a full 5-page version with more detailed instructions and added cutting info for single-fabric books alongside the patchwork option. I love this quilt as a gift because you can personalize the book spines with the recipient's favorite titles, it makes it so meaningful.
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About the Pattern
The finished quilt measures 60 inches wide by 72 inches tall. Construction uses all squares and half-square triangles, making it a great beginner project that sews up quickly. The pattern includes a coloring sheet for planning your layout and color scheme before you cut. A fun option is adding embroidered or quilted book titles to the spines, the pattern includes dimensions for each book size so you know how big to keep your lettering.
