One Bigfoot. Fourteen pine trees. A speckled cream background. That's the whole quilt, and it's completely irresistible. The single patchwork Bigfoot figure -- built from brown fabric in a mid-stride silhouette -- emerges from a forest of tall, narrow evergreen trees like a classic blurry sighting, except significantly more accurate. Elizabeth Hartman's Legendary is one of her most minimal and graphic designs, and the restraint is the point: the Bigfoot is the only one of its kind, the trees are the setting, and the finished 60" x 72" lap quilt lands somewhere between folk art print and Pacific Northwest tribute.

The construction is all conventional patchwork -- no templates, no paper piecing. The tree blocks use comparatively large pieces and go together quickly; the Bigfoot block has more small pieces and requires more attention. At Skill Level 3 of 5, this is an honest intermediate project with clear, step-by-step instructions for both.

What the Pattern Includes

This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, batting, backing, and notions are not included.

The pattern booklet includes instructions for both the 60" x 72" lap quilt (14 Tree blocks and 1 Bigfoot block) and a 26" x 26" floor pillow (1 Tree block and 1 Bigfoot block). Diagrams and charts showing all pieces for each block are included. The Bigfoot block is 11-1/2" x 18"; the Tree blocks are 8" x 20".

The pattern includes instructions for using both directional and non-directional background fabrics -- yardage requirements differ between the two, so plan accordingly before purchasing.

What You'll Need

For the lap quilt:

• Background fabric: 4-1/2 yards directional or 4 yards non-directional
• Brown fabric (Bigfoot and tree trunks): 3/8 yard
• Green fabric (trees): 1-5/8 yards
• Backing: 3-7/8 yards
• Binding: 1/2 yard
• Batting: 64" x 76"

For the floor pillow:

• Background fabric: 1 yard directional or 7/8 yard non-directional
• Brown fabric: 1/4 yard
• Green fabric: 1/4 yard
• Backing: 7/8 yard
• Binding: 1/4 yard
• Batting: two pieces (see pattern back for details)
• 26" pillow form + 2 yards muslin for pillow cover lining

A fabric marking tool is also required. If using plaid flannel for the backing -- an excellent choice for this quilt -- purchase an extra 1/4 yard and prewash before cutting, as flannel shrinks considerably more than quilting cotton.

Perfect For

• Quilters comfortable with intermediate patchwork who want a bold, graphic result without a complex block count
• Pacific Northwest enthusiasts, campers, hikers, or anyone with a Bigfoot on their gift list
• Cabin, lodge, or rustic home decor -- this quilt belongs on a couch next to a plaid flannel throw
• Quilters who want a striking statement quilt that isn't a sampler
• Anyone who appreciates a design with a sense of humor and a very specific point of view

Why You'll Love This Pattern

The restraint in this design is deliberate and effective. Fourteen identical tree blocks create a forest rhythm, and the single Bigfoot disrupts it in exactly the right place. The finished quilt reads as a print from a distance and as a piece of careful patchwork up close -- that combination is harder to achieve than it looks.

The floor pillow is one of the most satisfying standalone projects in Elizabeth Hartman's catalog. One tree and one Bigfoot on a 26" x 26" pillow cover is a complete design statement that can be made with leftover fabric from the lap quilt or entirely on its own as a smaller project.

Legendary has been in print since 2015, and the instructions reflect a decade of quilters who have successfully followed them. For a design that reads this confidently, the underlying pattern is approachable and clearly documented.

Product Details

• Brand: Elizabeth Hartman
• Item #: EH025
• Designer: Elizabeth Hartman
• Category: Quilting Pattern
• Skill Level: Skill Level 3 of 5 (Elizabeth Hartman's rating); intermediate; Bigfoot block has small pieces; tree blocks are larger and faster
• Technique: Standard Machine Sewing, Conventional Patchwork
• Block Sizes: 11-1/2" x 18" Bigfoot Block | 8" x 20" Tree Block
• Finished Sizes: 60" x 72" Lap Quilt | 26" x 26" Floor Pillow
• Format: Printed Paper Pattern
• Made in the United States