Craft Your Own Quilts With These Easy Steps

We will have all the main options and techniques that we use in quilting tutorials and quilt patterns. We will explain one step at a time so it gets easy for you to grasp the essential knowledge. Without further ado, let’s get started.

 

Start Doing Research About Quilt Patterns

The easiest to get started is to do research about the topic. Learn to familiarize yourself with terms and techniques used in the quilting field.  To start off, you can begin with the quilt patterns, then move towards patterns with complete quilts.

Learn More About Quilting Facts and Figures Cotton fabrics are ideal for quilts. You need to learn basic fabric characteristics before you wash or cut that first piece. 

Here are a few facts you need to know:

• Learning to quilt fabric grain can assist you to improve accuracy. 
• Learning the advantages and disadvantages of prewashing quilting fabric. 
• Learning to do a bleed test and trying new ways to keep the fabric edges from fraying in the wash. 
• Knowing how the burn test can help to identify fabrics if you are not aware of the content.

Learn About the Colours

As a quilter, you need to know each and every aspect of the colors and how to utilize them. But keep in mind that there are no color rules. Solid knowledge about the color wheels will help you a lot in the long run. 

The value of the color is more important than the actual color you are using for the quilt. Value is the contrast of the color to the other colors. The color value similarities and differences work together. They help in defining the designs of your quilts. 

Try to learn and explore the colors as much as you can.

Quilt Construction 

You need to familiarize yourself with understanding the patchwork quilt block structure. It demonstrates how blocks fit together. It will help you a lot when you are designing and sewing a quilt. 

With quilt block construction, accurate pressing goes hand in hand. For accurate measurements, press the block carefully. 

Quilters and stitchers who are used to the procedure of sewing garments don't realize that many of the quilts are made with the help of a narrower seam allowance. 

Now, set up your machine to sew a quarter inch seam. 

Quilters continuously look for new ways and develop solutions for making quilts. It was not too long before stitchers, embroidery digitizers, and quilters started marking templates and cut out every fabric piece using a pair of scissors. 

There are some quilters that still use the old method but the majority love the speed and comfort of that rotatory cutting. 

Learn About the Quilt Layouts

Discover the mattress sizes before you step into making your first quilt. 

Patterns will tell you which way to assemble the blocks and whether or not the blocks should be set side-by-side or on point in a straight setting. But it won’t take any longer for you to design your own quilt.  

Medallion and strippy set quilts are a good option for the layout.

Add Quilt Borders And Sashing

Why should you add sashing to your quilt? Do you like mitered borders or sewn borders? You can use pieced borders or go for the other option that is to sew the border print to create beautiful and unique designs.

Make the Quilt Sandwich

You need to think accordingly and make the right decisions to assemble the quilt sandwich. 

Which kind of batting is best for your project? What are you going to choose - the quilt backing or the wide fabrics (made specifically for the project)?

What Is The Perfect Time To Quilt 

There are two options for quilting - hand or machine. It depends on your choice for tying the quilt for a quick finish. 

Machine quilting is becoming popular day by day. With the introduction of fully-featured longarm machines, sewing machines, and other quilting options.

Basics of Quilt Binding

You can make quilt binding strips from any fabric as they are easy to make and sew the binding to the quilt.

A popular method is to bind with mitered corners and is easy making it good to give it a try.

You can easily hang a quilt on the wall or in a show with the help of a quilt hanging sleeve. 

You can add a temporary sleeve anytime, but a permanent sleeve is usually sown at the time when you are binding. 

Conclusion

This is all you may need to know about crafting your own quilt the easy way. Follow the above steps and you can easily make beautiful quilting designs. If you still have any queries about the topic or anything related to digitizing designs, you can contact us. We will be happy to assist you.