How to Make a Scarf Quilt
Whether you have a chest full of scarves that now sit unused or you're looking for an interesting gift, a quilt made from scars or bandannas is just the thing. Scarves come in so many fabrics, textures and designs that it's easy to pick out a handful that fit perfectly with the receiver's taste.
Things You'll Need
- Scarves cut into 12 square blocks
- Backing fabric
- Batting
- Needle and thread
Instructions
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Start by sewing four scarves together in a row of alternating patterns. Repeat until you have three long strips.
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Stitch the strips together to create one large rectangle, four blocks by three blocks.
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Turn the scarf quilt top face up, and place the backing fabric over it so the right sides face each other on the inside.
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Sew the two long edges and one short edge of the backing to the quilt top. On the third edge, sew a few inches, and on each corner leaving the majority of the final edge open.
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Flip the quilt right side out and insert the batting, spreading it evenly throughout the quilt.
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Hand-stitch the bottom of the scarf quilt closed.
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Secure the batting to the quilt by hand-stitching a tie from front to back and back to front in the center where each square of scarves meet. If you prefer, hand-stitch along the edge of each scarf square to create a puffy square look, common in many quilts.
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Tips & Warnings
Take care when using scarves made from silky material so the fabric does not snag.
