DATE CHANGE: Thursday, February 18th, 2009 7:30pm at the Greentree Church
Rag Quilt Materials: Approx. 50" x 65" or 60" x 60" (Throw size)
8 Yards of Flannel (can be 4 yards of 2 fabrics, 2 yards of 4 fabrics, etc.) cut into 9" squares
1 throw size of light weight batting (60" x 60")
coordinating thread
spring loaded scissors (you can borrow mine)
Small Rag Quilt: Approx. 45" x 45 " (Crib size)
5 1/2 yards of fabric (divided between how many different prints you choose) cut into 9" squares
1 crib or throw size of light weight batting
coordinating thread
spring loaded scissors
Here is a great website that gives an overview of the different types of rag quilts you can make and what fabrics to choose. The instructions I'll be giving will be to use batting in between the layers of fabric versus cutting a third flannel layer that's sandwiched in between. Feel free to decide which will work best for your quilt. But keep in mind if your sewing 6 layers of fabric you will most likely need a walking foot on your machine.
These are measurements for standard size quilts (so you have more than just baby options). And you can choose your block sizes too, just remember your blocks will be 1 inch smaller than what you cut to allow for your 1/2 inch seam allowance on all sides.
Twin: 63" x 87" Double: 78" x 87" Queen: 84" x 92" King: 100" x 92"
Thanks to Keri for giving us tips on how to applique:
Materials needed:
Something to applique onto (onesies, shirts, bags, etc)
Fabric for the applique
Applique pattern
fusible interfacing
embroidery floss
Instructions:
1. Prewash both the fabric that will be used for your appliqué and the object that you are appliquéing. Don’t wash the fusible web (WonderUnder).
I recommend using a lightweight cotton fabric for your appliqué (knits are okay too).
Objects to be appliquéd can be anything that will withstand a fair amount of heat from an iron (e.g. polycotton/cotton clothing items, muslin bags for party favors, quilt tops, table cloths/runners, etc.)
2. Prep work for appliqué
Single appliqué shape
Find a shape you like.
I will be bringing a flower, butterfly, apple, tie, and elephant (all sized for a baby onesie).
Places to search: Microsoft clipart, Etsy.com, Google images, etc.
You can cut a shape from fabric with a bold pattern
Etsy examples:
Use a program like Word or Photoshop to scale the image to the size you would like.
Print it out in grayscale.
Then cut it out. Use a crafting knife for those tricky tight spots.
Layered appliqué
Same as above except cut separate pieces for ears, eyes, etc.
Etsty example:
Monogram
Download a free font from any number of websites. Make sure the font is easy to cut out and preferably fat.
Move the file to your fonts folder on your computer
Select your (C:) drive
Select the folder titled ‘Windows’
Select the folder titled ‘Font s’
Copy the downloaded file to this folder
The file will automatically be available in Word for use
Enlarge to the size you would like and cut it out. Use a crafting knife for those tricky tight spots.
Fonts I like that would be easy to use:
3. Preparing your applique:
Trace your applique pattern onto the fusible interfacing.
Remove one side of paper from the fusible interfacing and iron onto wrong side of applique fabric.
Now cut out the shape that you traced.
Remove other side of paper from fusible interfacing (reverse side should be your fabric).
Place interfacing side down onto the object you're applying your applique and iron on applique.
Stitch around applique by hand with embroidery floss (click here to see how) or using a machine.
1. Sew Velcro (soft side) centered 1 1/4” from top edge on right side of lining fabric. Sew around all edges of velcro as close as possible.
2-On right side of exterior fabric, mark a line with ruler 1 1/2” in on 3 sides (leaving one short side unmarked) MAKE SURE TO SQUARE OFF THE SIDE!
3-Pin ribbon on line and sew on.
4. Stack the fabric: main fabric right side up with ribboned edge on top; lining right side down with velcro on top and lined up on right edge of exterior fabric, then batting centered on lining.
5. Pin right side and sew using a 1/4” seam allowance.
6. Pin left side, lining up the left edge of lining and exterior. Exterior fabric will not lay flat. Sew using 1/4” seam allowance.
7. Tuck and pin the excess exterior fabric on short sides evenly. Sew straight across short side with velcro using 1/4” seam allowance. On short side opposite the velcro sew across leaving a 2.5” gap in the middle. This is where you’ll pull the fabric through to turn it right side out.
8. If you have any excess batting, cut the edge of the batting as close to the seam as possible without cutting your fabric or the stitching. This will help get rid of some of the bulk when you’re top stitching later.
9. Trim your corners at a 45 degree angle, being careful not to cut stitches.
10. Turn right side out, making sure to press corners out.
11. Iron the edges of your case centering your lining on the exterior fabric. Lining should be slightly smaller than exterior fabric
12. Fold the edges of your opening inward and pin it in place so that the edges match up.
13. Top stitch all the way across the side with the opening-sew very close to the edge.
14. Face the case lining side up with top stitched edge at the bottom. Starting from the top, measure 3 3/4” and fold the bottom up to the 3 3/4” mark. Match up your side edges and pin top edge in place.
15. Fold over flap and mark where Velcro hits. Un-pin and sew Velcro (rough side) in place. Re-pin up to 3 3/4”mark and make sure Velcro lines up.
16. Starting at the bottom left corner top stitch (close to the edge), backstitching over “pocket” for added security) on all 3 sides. Don’t stitch over the bottom fold.
17. After you’ve top stitched, fold your flap down and iron it in place.
Our first sewing night! These burp cloths are so useful and easy to make:
Materials needed:
3-ply cloth diapers
19 1/2" x 6 1/2" of cute fabric- cotton and flannel are both great fabrics to use.
coordinating thread
Instructions: 1. Wash cloth diapers and fabric before sewing. (Both shrink at different rates.) 2. Iron 1/4" under on all sides of the fabric. 3. Pin wrong side of fabric to burp cloth. 4. Sew all four sides of the fabric on to burp cloth, sewing close to the edge.
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