Come quilt with me!

Okay so I need another hobby like I need a hole in the head. But that's what happens when you're a crafter. You just can't stop yourself.

I've been want to try quilting/patchwork for ages. And having found some Amy Butler fat quarters in John Lewis Edinburgh, I thought now was a good time start.

Anyone fancy joining me??

So firstly you need to decide what to make and what pattern you want. I am making a quilt for outside, to use on the grass. And i've decided to make an English hexagon quilt.

I cut my own hexagon using this fab guide. I've used cardstock cause I have a bag full that i'll probably never use for anything else!

 

 

You're going to need hundreds so be sure to keep one handy to use as a template. When cutting your hexagons, you will have drawn around the outside of your template so don't forget to cut on the inside of your pencil lines.

 

There are two ways of doing this next bit. Either pin your hexagons straight to your piece of fabric, or cut your fabric into squares making sure you leave a seam allowance. My hexagon is 3 inches point to point so I have cut my squares 4"x3.5". Once you have pinned your hexagons to the squares you can trim the fabric into shape.

 

 

Now you need to tac your fabric to the hexagon. Use big stitches and a contrasting colour as you'll need to eventually take it out.

 

I've used a whip stitch (it's all new to me!) to sew the hexagons together into a 'flower'. Each 'flower' consists of a centre and 6 petals.

 

And now you keep going until you have enough to put it all together.

This is a learn as you go project so i've no idea what happens when i've got all the flowers I need. I'll check back in on the 19th of September with progress.

Thanks for visiting!!
Caz
xx

Comments

[bonnierose]

U are a brave girl.. love quilts too... but I never learned to sew sad to say... but I do love them!
hugs bonnierose

[Debbie Roberts]

Gosh this takes me back, I have a set of cushions I made but a whole quilt is going to be one big project. Probably could be tempted though just by the fabric. It's going to be so beautiful when it's finished

[Julia]

Will follow this with interest. I am not brave enough to attempt a quilt like this.

[Eleanor]

I'd like to join you in this project.
Mine will be a budget version, mind, no posh Amy Butler, just bits of old stuff, lol.
E
xx

[Diana]

That looks like it will be a great project Caz! Well done Love Mum XXX

[Sarah]

Ooh that looks lovely, but very fiddly. I too have always fancied quilting, but really must finish my degree before I take up another hobby. Roll on January ;)

[Kelly]

Gorgeousness! I've only done a little of that, a kind of 12 inch circle to be the moon on a galaxy quilt. It was fun and also calming. I love how you can make a little bag of these to take with you to work on while you wait around in doctor's offices (or while waiting in traffic?). I love the fabrics you've chosen too.