Here is a very easy way to make a quilt in no time at all. I purchased the lace panels at the Dollar Store.
You will be able to wash the quilt in the washing machine and dry it in the dryer without mishap.
Let it snow!
Sandy M
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
Cheating? Would it be cheating to buy a yard of fabric and sew squares and such on to that and call it a quilt? Is this even a craft?
By megan
I think it sounds like a good project. I am curious why you'd be worried about it being a "cheat". If you make it, it is hand-crafted! Don't let anyone make you feel like it is less than marvelous! If you learn from making it--fabulous. If you are happy with the result, all the better. Our ancestors all did with what they had, and techniques varied person to person. Even as a child, a friend's mom made bed quilts for all the kids by piecing a top, using a sheet for the bottom, and putting an inexpensive blanket in between.
Call your finished project a "folk art quilt" and I bet you will impress people! Good luck, learn much, and have fun!
The old folks use to use a large piece on the back and sew remnants together. They then stitched the handmade part to the front part but it was turned wrong side out. After you sew about 3/4 of it turn it right side out and finish off the seam. They called them bag quilts. Creating crafts are in your mind's eye. There is no right or wrong in most crafting items. You'll amaze yourself sometimes at what you can think up to do with practically nothing.
First time poster here! So excited for this opportunity to ask a question. I've done my research. I know that a king quilt takes 40 fat quarters, how many will it take to make a 'California' King?
The standard size for a Cal King size would generally be around 72 inches in width and 84 inches in length, so it is both 4 inches narrower and 4 inches longer than a regular king mattress homeguides.sfgate.com/
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It's my mother-in-law's birthday. I can't say that I am her favorite, but you know. I have been making quilts. You can say I am a "quilting junkie". So I decided to make her one.
This page is about making Crown Royal bag quilts. A collection of these soft bags can be made into an attractive quilt.
This is a page about making a sock quilt. Mismatched, lonely socks cry for a second life in a fun craft project. You can use old, mismatched, or even new socks to make a great quilt.
The nine patch quilting technique is a traditional first pattern for most beginning quilters. is This page contains information about blooming nine patch quilt patterns.
This is a page about making a block quilt. A basic quilting motif is made up of simple square blocks of fabric in various colors and prints.
This is a page about making a quilt with neckties. Making a necktie quilt is a great way to reuse old ties. Using neckties from someone special will make the quilt a cherished keepsake.
This is a page about making a photo quilt. A photo quilt is a great way to capture memories in a unique way. The supplies are easily available at your local craft store.
This is a page about making a patchwork quilt. Making a patchwork quilt begins by cutting fabric into pieces of various shapes and sizes and sewing them together to form blocks. This quilting style is great for using up leftover fabric scraps or you can purchase new material in the colors and patterns you like.
Rather than creating a patchwork top, you can simply make a whole cloth quilt using a single piece of fabric and tying the layers. A fun alternative to a bias binding is the use of ric rac as trim. This is a page about how to make a whole cloth tied quilt with ric rac trim.
I made this rose themed quilt using the "quilt by the square" method of quilting and rose print and coordinating colored fabric scraps.
This project explains with step by step instructions and images how to make this excellent wooden quilt pattern barn star.
There are a number of charities that accept donated quilts. The blocks and the final quilts are made by volunteers and then given to community projects and charities such as Project Linus.
This quilt pattern is based on a single star motif with changes to the two lower points. A persistent search will probably lead to success in finding a pattern. This is a page about finding an "Indian War Bonnet" quilt pattern.
Even if you don't have a quilting frame it is easy to tie your quilt. One method is to lay the layers on the floor and pin or baste them together and then tie. This is a page about tying a quilt without a frame.
Making your own Around the World quilt doesn't have to take a long time. This is a page about around the world quilt done in 8 hours.
This is a page about making a quillow. This clever combination of a pillow and quilt, that stores inside, was quite popular at craft shows several years ago.
This is a page about making a friendship star quilt block. The friendship star is a traditional quilt block composed of half square triangle blocks and squares using two different fabrics.
This is a page about making a snowball quilt block. This easy to make quilt block can be used alone or is the perfect companion to many 9 square blocks.
This is a page about adding embroidery details to a baby quilt. Adding embroidery details is a great alternative to actually quilting your patchwork projects. This decorative embellishment is a nice complement to a tied quilt.
This is a page about making signature quilts. Create a keepsake quilt by including plain blocks where friends and family and write a sentiment and sign their name.
This is a page about making a puff or biscuit quilt. These poofy quilts are fun and easy to make for yourself or as a gift.
