Things You'll Need:
- Quilt pattern
- Fabric
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter
- Sewing Machine
- Pins
- Iron and Board
- Friends
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Step 1
To celebrate this age-old tradition of quilting, piece and quilt one quilt square. The quilt square could be made into a pillow, wall hanging, or added to other squares later on to make a complete quilt.
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Step 2
Make National Quilting Day a special event. Gather your friends together to sew or hand quilt with you. Ask each friend to bring a finished project to share with the group.
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Step 3
Consider combining all of the quilt blocks completed on that day into one quilt. Once the quilt was quilted and the binding completed, the quilt could be donated to a worthy cause.
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Step 4
Visit quilt shops. Make the day a "quilt shop hop" all your own. Take a few friends along and make a day of it. Stop for lunch and then get lost in the next quilt shop!
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Step 5
Sign up for a quilting class. Regardless if you are a beginner or an expert, there are quilting classes available. Take the day to learn a new technique.
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Step 6
Wrap yourself up in your favorite quilt and watch a movie on National Quilting Day. This is a great way to celebrate if you're not a quilter. There's nothing like being wrapped up in a beautiful, cozy quilt.
Comments
goldiec said
on 3/23/2009 Great article on celebrating quilting day. I always wanted to know how to make a quilt. I have a friend that makes them all the time. 5*
veryirie said
on 3/16/2009 Great info on National Quilting Day! :)
elyria said
on 3/13/2009 Very interesting article! 5* and gave you a recommendation!
sonni57 said
on 3/11/2009 Good info I didn't know there was a National Quilting Day
writeitout said
on 2/8/2009 Learning to quilt is on my "someday list", I can't wait to get started. Your article is very inspirational, thanks!