How To Make A Quilt Step By Step

How To Make A Quilt Step By Step

Quilting is a fun and practical way to pass time. You can be as creative as you like, and you will finish with a blanket to keep you warm at night and pass down to your children or grandchildren. Use these steps to learn how to make a basic quilt, and then show off your handiwork to all your friends and family!

1. Cut the main fabric

Cut the main fabric 62" x 29"

2. Cut contrast fabric

Cut five strips of contrast fabrics measuring the following:

• 1 piece 34" x 20"
• 1 piece 34" x 8"
• 1 piece 34" x 16"
• 1 piece 34" x 10"
• 1 piece 34" x 8"

3. Sew the contrast fabric

Using your sewing machine, sew the contrast fabric strips together with ¼" seam allowance.

4. Iron your fabric

Place the sewn fabric strips on the ironing board with the wrong side of the fabric facing you. Press each of the seams towards the darker fabric.

5. Pin and sew the main fabric

Pin the contrast fabric strips to the main fabric and sew.

6. Trim the batting

Use shears to cut thick batting at least 2" larger than the quilt top

7. Sew the quilt backing

Cut two lengths of backing fabric to 62" in length. Sew the two pieces together to give you a backing that is big enough for the entire quilt.

8. Cut the backing to size

With the seam in the center, trim the backing fabric at least 2" larger than the quilt top using either your rotary cutter or scissors.

9. Assemble the quilt

Pin the quilt top, batting and backing fabric together, or use quilt adhesive to secure all layers.

10. Quilt

Quilt as desired. I measured and marked three lines 1" apart every 4" using a heat erase marking pen, as a guide for quilting. The pen lines are erased with the iron.