If you want a quilt that looks classic but still feels fresh, this Sisters Choice Quilt Pattern is a solid pick. It has that old school layout but when you use modern solids like I did, it completely changes the vibe.

This version uses off white as the base with soft pink and peach tones for the blocks. It is simple piecing, bigger blocks, and no complicated layout. This is the kind of quilt you can sit down and actually finish. Finished quilt measures 86″ x 86″. Digital pattern available in my shop.

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Fabric Requirements for Sisters Choice Quilt Pattern

This quilt finishes at full/queen or a generous throw size with 18 large blocks set in a clean grid layout.

Fabrics used:

• Moda Bella Solids in Bubble Gum
• Moda Bella Solids in Coral Rose
• Moda Bella Solids in Peach
• Moda Bella Solids in Off White

Yardage:

• Off white: 5 yards
• Coral Rose: 1.75 yards
• Bubble Gum: 1 yard
• Peach: 1 yard
• Backing fabric: 6 yards

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Quilt Layout and Block Size

This quilt is made with:

• 4 rows
• 4 blocks per row
• 16 total blocks

Each block measures 18 inches untrimmed.

You will use:

• 4 inch squares
• Half square triangles made from 4.5 inch squares and trimmed to 4 inches

Sashing and borders are cut at 3 inches for a clean frame around each block and without any cornerstones.

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Modern Sister’s Choice Quilt Pattern

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How to Make a Sisters Choice Quilt Block

This block is a mix of squares and half square triangles. Once you get the rhythm down, it moves fast.

Step 1: Cut Your Fabric

For each block, cut:

From off white:

• 6 squares at 4 inches
• 4 squares at 4.5 inches
• 1 strip at 4 inches by 11.25 inches

From your color fabric:

• 8 squares at 4 inches
• 4 squares at 4.5 inches

You will need to make 16 blocks total. 4 Bubble Gum, 4 Peach, and 8 Coral Rose.

Finished quilt size measures around 86″ x 86″.

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Step 2: Make Half Square Triangles

Take your 4.5 inch squares and pair one off white with one colored square.

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the off white square.

Sew 1/4″ seam allowance on each side of that line.

Cut down the center and press open.

Trim each unit down to 4 inches.

You will need 8 half square triangles per block.

If you need a refresher on this method, this video from Homemade Emily Jane walks through it clearly.

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Step 3: Lay Out the Block

Arrange your pieces into a 5 by 5 grid as shown in the photo below.

Make sure your half square triangles are rotated correctly so they face inward.

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Step 4: Sew the Block

Sew each row together.

Press seams in alternating directions so your rows nest.

Sew the rows together to complete the block.

Your untrimmed block should measure close to 18 inches.

I cleaned up each block but don’t square it up. You can if you like but I kept on going with quilt assembly with my untrimmed blocked.

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Assembly for Sisters Choice Quilt Pattern

Once your 16 blocks are finished, it is time to put everything together.

Row one is pink, coral rose, pink, coral rose.

Second row is coral rose, peach, coral rose, peach.

Third is pink, coral rose, pink, coral rose.

Final row is coral rose, peach, coral rose, peach.

Step 1: Cut Sashing

Cut your off white fabric into:

• 3 inch wide strips by width of fabric (should be around 44″)

You will need:

• 12 vertical sashing strips cut to 18 inches
• 5 horizontal sashing strips that go before, in between and after each row
• 2 long vertical sashing strips to finish the sides of the quilt

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Step 2: Sew Rows

Sew your blocks into rows of 4.

Add vertical sashing strips between each block in the row.

Press seams toward the sashing.

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Step 3: Join Rows

Sew horizontal sashing strip between each row.

Each horizontal sashing strip requires two strips sewn together so get the correct length. When attaching strip to the row, nest seam in with a sashing seam from the middle of the row you are attaching it to.

Keep everything lined up so your blocks stay straight.

Take your time here. This is where quilts can start to shift if you rush it.

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Adding Side Borders

Borders are cut at 3 inches wide.

Join two strips together using 1/4″ seam allowance. Pin to one side of quilt starting at on end, do not nest seam on the side borders.

These are the longest strips you will need but two strips sewn together will work with about 1.5″ left over.

Get the digital pattern.

Get the instant download pattern here.

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Finishing the Quilt

Once your quilt top is done:

• Add batting and backing
• Quilt using straight lines or a simple grid
• Bind using your favorite method

If you want a simple straight line quilting video, here’s a good one from American Patchwork and Quilting.

White batting is recommended whenever you have a quilt with a lot of white fabric, like this one. I’ll be using White Hobb’s 80/20 Cotton Batting for this quilt. I’m still testing out battings and have heard good things about this one.

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Tips for a Clean Finish

• Use spray starch on your solid fabrics to keep everything crisp
• Trim your half square triangles carefully so your points match
• Press, do not iron, to avoid stretching
• Stick with a consistent seam allowance

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More Quilt Patterns You Might Like

If you like this style, here are a few more from my site:

• Modern Ohio Star Quilt Pattern
• Jagged Chevron Quilt Pattern
• Spin Cycle Pinwheel Quilt Pattern

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Sisters Choice Block Quilt Pattern

This is such an easy quilt to make and I’ll definitely be using less small prints and more solid fabrics very soon.

Big blocks mean fewer seams.

Simple layout means less stress.

And using solids keeps it modern without trying too hard.

If you are an intermediate quilter who wants something clean and reliable, this one works.

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