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Hand quilting can be a time-consuming endeavor, but a very rewarding one for the determined quilter!
There is nothing better than having a beautiful piece of art to hang on the wall or crawl under on a chilly night. Better yet, hand-quilting is a craft for all levels of sewing skill!
If you’re not sure how to start or are unclear about the details, get no worries. Here is a quick guide to hand quilting for beginners.
What is hand quilting?
Hand quilting is like sewing together fabric puzzle.
Most It made quilts of three layers: a single sheet of fabric for the backing; a nice, warm layer of filling; and a top layer made of multiple pieces of fabric sewn together to create a cohesive design or, if you’re not looking for a real pattern, a patchwork collection of random fabrics!
It’s that top layer that makes learning how to quilt a quilt by hand a unique experience for everyone.
Here are some of the most basic things to do. To know before starting your own hand quilting project.
How to make a quilt by hand
First, you’ You have to decide what your design will be and collect everything you need for it.
The Design
For the back of your quilt you will need a large, single piece of fabric that matches the finished size of your desired quilt, with an extra ¼ to ½ inch on each side where you will sew the seams together.
Most They made quilts of cotton fabrics that eight but are sturdy enough to sew. Choose a solid color or single pattern you like!
Buy a batting that matches the size of your quilt you want. Most fabric stores sell adding of various thicknesses in sheets, but you can also use felt for a heavier blanket.
Finally, gather everything you need for the top. This includes all the hand quilting patterns you want to make, and all the colors, patterns and types of fabric that you will make the pattern from.
Whether you choose a detailed pattern or go for the classic square design (always the best starting point for hand quilting beginners); it is best to use fabrics that are the same or at least similar in construction.
This makes it easier to sew the pieces together without fraying or sliding the fabric.
Be sure to wash your fabrics before using sewing to ensure that your hand quilting fabrics do not shrink when washed later. This also ensures that no more colors will go through the pattern in the future!
The Sewing
A basic square quilt is the easiest pattern because it can , giving you an approximate idea of what your quilt will look like when you’re done.
If Once you’ve laid out your design, start sewing the pieces together in rows. I sewed together these rows to create a beautiful hand quilted design.
More intricate hand quilting patterns of simple, geometric shapes, so it can do them in clean, straight lines .
When sewing, keep in mind that the seams should be as even as possible. Decide how big you want your quilt to be, then leave an extra ¼ to ½ inch of space around the edges of each piece you use.
It is a good idea to use straight pins or safety pins for this section, so that n’t move any pieces during the process.
To make sure all your pieces fit together, pause between rows the tops of the fabric. This will give you flatter pieces you can adjust better if necessary.
Te Endproduct
Finally connect the layers of your quilt together. There are a few ways to do this, usually depending on the size of your quilt.
If you are hand quilting a full size blanket, it is easiest to sew the quilt. layer in order and then add a border to cover the borders.
You can stack your fabrics like this:
- Backing (colored side down).
- Batting.
- Top design (colored side upwards).
Sew around the edges to combine the layers. Fold strips of fabric or ribbon over the edges of your quilt and sew them to create a beautiful border for your design!
If your hand quilting project is a child or smaller decoration, you can sew the layers with no extra border fabric.
Stack your materials as follows:
- Batting.
- Backing (colored side up).
- Top design (colored side down).
This results in a reversed design. Using the same border of border inch, sew around the edges of your top design. When you’re almost at your starting point, stop about an inch further.
Trim excess stuffing off the edges and trim the corners so they’re nearly rounded.
Then carefully use the hole in your border to turn the quilt right side out so no stitches out. Finally, fold in the edges of the hole and sew the last inch.
From there you can add borders, tassels and other decorations to your heart’s content!
Hang it on the wall or curl up with a hot drink, knowing you’ve hand quilted something unique and beautiful.
Here is a video with more details on hand quilting for beginners.
Do you have any tips for hand quilting projects?
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