ALL ABOUT PATCHWORK QUILT

nedd39@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:12:03 GMT

To exercise your eye for patterns and design patchwork quilt is crafted. Although it is easy to sew it together, it is the patchwork pattern which you create that will make the quilt a standout. Creating a patchwork quilt includes some hand sewing and basic machine. Accurate pinning and measuring is also vital to completing the quilt successfully. You may use any kind of thread and fabric, but polyester thread and cotton fabric are easy to utilize for the first quilt project.

How to make a Patchwork Quilt

Select your cotton fabrics and wash them to slightly shrink them. Place a turning cutter mat on a flat area. Lay out the patchwork design with the cut squares and then finalize your patchwork quilt pattern. Then lay the outside by backing it down on a flat area. You may spray it with the use of basting spray. Cut the ties so it will be approximately four inches. Then thread the needle with every tie. Place the quilt facing side up, then stitch every tie in position, most of the time at the corners of every square. Trim the batting and quilt on every side until it finally half inch smaller than the backing, making use of ruler and scissors. Machine stitch or hands stitch the binding. Remove pins and baste with scissors. There are some really awesome patchwork quilts available in the markets.

Designing Patchwork Quilt

As a start, you need to decide first on the finished size of your project. Take the bed’s measurement or the area where you are going to place your quilt. A color scheme is essential to any design. The traditional quilt is made of fabric squares in several colors, to make it more attractive. Choosing the similar types of fabrics is essential for better design. Muslin, linen and cotton are the toughest. Choosing on the size of the patches makes a variation in the quantity of sewing which you will be carrying out. Think about how you will quilt your project. A patchwork design is conventionally quilted in a grid-type pattern after the edges of the squares. Identify your main point. Consider the element that is discussed already. Most of the time, the focal point is a quilter’s favorite part of the process or its strongest skill. Sketch the patchwork quilt design on paper and create a plan. Decide what kind of backing you will use. For daily use, comfortable, soft fabric matching color could serve you well.