I started doing a little internet research. It didn't take long to find blogs that went step-by-step of each part of the process with pictures. I was able to get the general idea of what supplies I needed and how to take the first steps in getting it all together. I also checked out some YouTube videos for specific items like the proper way to cut these small pieces of fabric evenly. The research was easy to find and very specific, loaded with free tips.
So I started with a few new supplies, like my pizza fabric cutter and clear rulers. A few bits of fabric and I was on my way.
I didn't realize I picked the smallest squares to try. I cut 2 1/2" squares when they could have been larger. Now I know. Those small squares were sewn into blocks of nine squares each. I ended up with 101 blocks which means it took 909 small squares. But that was good and when I was done I had the top of my quilt.
I went on to the next steps and padded it and as the blog suggested, I used a flat sheet I never use as the back. So I had a sandwich of top squares, cotton padding, and flat sheet to pin and start sewing together. This is what makes the quilting. I sewed along each seam line of each square in long rows one way and then the other.
This was a first try and considering I was using only blogs and a few videos as instruction, I think it turned out pretty well. I now have an idea of how this is supposed to work and excited to start another that I will put more thought into the design.
This one is 68" x 55" which is a good size. It covers the top of a queen size bed but I would like another larger. I will use larger squares for that and pick fabric with a more thought out pattern.
It's not too bad for a first attempt. I could do this again!
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1 comments:
That is Awesome! Good Job! Cookies and Quilts put them up for sale!
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