Io Moth Applique Quilt Pattern - Shiny Happy World - PDF Pattern

The Io moth is so pretty! I love those big eyes on the wings.

Make it in realistic colors, or anything you can dream up! I made a totally imaginary Io butterfly in vivid blue. 🙂

This is exclusively available as a PDF pattern, delivered instantly and ready to print onto letter-size paper or fusible adhesive sheets. No shipping costs and no waiting!

With detailed instructions, step by step photos, and video tutorials, this versatile pattern is easy enough for beginners. Use it to make quilts, pillows, wall hangings, tote bags and more!

Perfect for room decor or adding a little extra personality to your wardrobe.

*****Photos of customer quilts are identified with the name of the maker and are provided for inspiration only. The pattern does not include instructions to make their version of the project.*****

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Pattern Details

You Get. . .

• A digital pattern delivered by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.)

• SVG file for use with electric cutting machines

• Full sized applique pattern so there’s no enlarging needed

• Reversed and exploded appliqué pattern to print directly onto freezer paper or fusible adhesive. No tracing! 

• Detailed instructions and lots of step by step photos – you’ll never feel lost or wonder if you’re doing it right.

• Videos showing how to assemble the block from start to finish, both with and without using a light box for placement.

• Links to additional videos teaching you all the skills you’ll need to complete the project. 

• Links to additional patterns (free ones!) for finished projects you can make using your Io moth pattern.

Size

The block finishes at 10 square. 

Difficulty

I designed this pattern to teach appliqué – so it’s great for beginners, and a fun and relaxing project for more experienced stitchers. If you can use your sewing machine, you have the skills you need to make this pretty Io moth.

I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - all done on the machine. The pattern also includes links to videos teaching needle turn appliqué and machine appliqué with freezer paper, in case you prefer those methods.

Materials Needed

You can find links to sources for many of my favorite tools and supplies here.

For a single block you'll just need an 11 square of fabric and some scraps for the applique. You'll also need two sheets of fusible adhesive. I use Heat & Bond Lite for all my quilts.

If you're making a quilt in one of my standard sizes, here are recommended fabric amounts needed.

Crib Size (50 square)

• 3 yards of a variety of background fabrics

• assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 7 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)

• 2 1/2 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 1 1/2 yards Cuddle Fleece)

• 1/2 yard binding fabric

Napping Size (50 x 60)

• 3 1/3 yards of a variety of background fabrics

• assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 8 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)

• 4 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 2 yards Cuddle Fleece)

• 1/2 yard binding fabric

Twin Size (70 x 90)

• 7 yards of a variety of background fabrics

• assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 16 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)

• 5 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 4 yards Cuddle Fleece)

• 5/8 yard binding fabric

You'll find materials lists for additional quilt sizes and layouts here.

Permissions

This pattern is not available for commercial resale. That means you may not copy and sell or digitally distribute the pattern or any variation of the pattern. 

For information about selling something you make using my designs, please see this post.