How to Make a Bandana Quilt
Bandana quilts have been a quilter's staple for some time. The colorful, pieced together look of many bandanas sewn into a quilted pattern is always a treat to see. Whether making these artistic quilts for family or friends, these are heirloom items that will be treasured for years.
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Instructions
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Acquire a sufficient number of bandanas for the project size.
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Cut the bandanas into the size and shape called for in the pattern. Double the number of bandanas if this will be a reversible bandana quilt. Cut an equal number of quilt backing material the same size as the bandanas.
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Sew the bandanas together, either seam allowance side out for a more ragged look or together right side in for a finished appearance.
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Use a walking foot on the sewing machine to better feed the material through the sewing process. This will help keep the layers from shifting.
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Place a bandana right side down on a table. Put a piece of the backing material down on top of that. Finish by placing a final bandana right side up on top of the stack. Do this, as many times as there are bandanas making "bandana square sandwiches."
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Assemble the bandana stacks together and match rows together following the desired pattern.
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Run two stacks together through the sewing machine using the walking foot. Take two more stacks and place them alongside the now sewn first stack and sew them together.
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Continue in this fashion until all bandana stacks have been assembled into the desired size and shape quilt.
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Tips & Warnings
Alter or stagger the quilt pattern for different styles.
Consider adding silk neckties to the pattern for another touch of class.
Exercise caution when using sharp sewing equipment like scissors and needles.
