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My first "Quilt"

 

My first quilt! Well, technically this is the easiest version one can make. I was able to use quality fabric paint to make the cheater squares, so the fabric stayed soft (see my post on how to make the quilt squares). If you used acrylic paint out of the tube, this project may be more suitable for a floor or picnic blanket.

I sewed this all by hand (I would recommend taking your time if you do this), but this would take just a couple of hours using a sewing machine. 


Supplies:
  • 16 Cheater's quilt squares (12"x12" pattern plus seam allowance)
  • 2 yards of fabric for the back side
  • embroidery floss
  • thread (I used the same colour as the back fabric)
Tools
  • sewing and embroidery floss needle(s)
  • scissors
  • iron
1) Iron out all of the quilt squares as well as the backing fabric

2) For my version I first sewed, with a simple running stitch, 4 quilt squares together with the black triangles all going in the same direction. 

3) Repeat this step 4 times, using all 16 squares. I then assembled the 4 large pieces together, turning the pattern 90 degrees each time, and sewed them together down the middle seams.












4) When you have finished sewing the the squares all together, flip it over, place on to your backing fabric. Sew with the wrong sides out along the entire edge with a running stitch. Leave an opening so you can turn your piece inside out (right sides out).

5) Once you have turned the blanket inside out, close the side off with an invisible stich

6) With embroidery floss, create a stich in the corners of each 4" painted square (see guide below). I would suggest working out from the center. Make sure the floss is also sewn/stitched through the backside fabric as well. Tie the floss in a strong knot and cut it down to desired length.
Note: this a great stash buster for multiple colours of floss.











The final picture is the quilt laid out on to a queen sized bed. For a full queen sized blanket you would need 32 squares (and a sewing machine). I really like the final result. Reminds me of the CBC exploding pizza logo. 

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