How to Make Building Block Quilts
Quilting is an old hobby that many people still enjoy today. Some people create quilts to sell for a profit. Others create thier quilts to give as gifts to family and friends. There are many different types of quilts that you can create, from simple to quite complex. A building block quilt is one of the most simple types of quilts that you can make.
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Instructions
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Cut out the fabric blocks. Determine how large you would like your quilt and subsequently, your block size, to be. Blocks for this type of quilt should all be the same size. To determine how many blocks you will need, divide the total size of the quilt by the size of the blocks. This will give you the number of blocks needed for a row. There will be the same number of rows for length and width, so you will need to multiply that number by itself to get the total number of squares needed. Add an extra 1/4 to 1/2 inch to each square to allow for seams.
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Lay out the blocks. If using different fabrics, design your intended pattern before you begin.
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Begin at one corner and sew each square together, either by hand or by machine. Sewing machines create straighter seams and more even stitches, but many still prefer to sew their quilts by hand.
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Apply backing. Decorative quilts do not always have a backing. Quilts that are meant to be used for blankets may require backing in order to make them warmer. To make backing, choose one of the fabrics that you used for your squares. Cut a piece that is the same size as your finished quilt, adding the extra 1/4 to 1/2 inch for seams. Sew this backing to the front, leaving one portion open if you intend to fill it.
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Stuff the quilt with one of any number of stuffing materials available at any craft store. Cotton fibers and down are some of the most commonly used materials. The amount of stuffing you use depends on how warm you want the quilt to be. Close up the last portion after you are done stuffing the quilt.
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