Yardage requirements, template and rotary cutting directions can be found here.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
How Much Backing and Binding Fabric Do I Need?
For the standard CRIB size quilt you will need 1 3/4 yards for the backing and 3/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard TWIN size quilt you will need 5 1/4 yards for the backing and 5/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard DOUBLE size quilt you will need 5 1/4 yards for the backing and 5/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard QUEEN size quilt you will need 7 1/2 yards for the backing and 5/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard KING size quilt you will need 8 1/4 yards for the backing and 3/4 yard for the binding.
For the standard TWIN size quilt you will need 5 1/4 yards for the backing and 5/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard DOUBLE size quilt you will need 5 1/4 yards for the backing and 5/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard QUEEN size quilt you will need 7 1/2 yards for the backing and 5/8 yard for the binding.
For the standard KING size quilt you will need 8 1/4 yards for the backing and 3/4 yard for the binding.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Quilted Cube Purse
Yesterday I made this cube purse 
from a pattern by Reanna Lily Designs. I like it very much just the way it is, but..... I think I will play with it a litte bit. Maybe add a couple more pockets. Maybe try 2 ribbon ties instead of magnet. Or maybe I will try a velcro closing where it calls for the magnet.
This pattern is perfect for layer cakes (package of layer cakes will make 2 purses. You can also use fabric by the yard. Using her yardage figures I had half enough fabric for a second purse. She also gives instructions for cutting up old uniforms and making the purse from these pieces. If you like making quilted purses the pattern can be found HERE
from a pattern by Reanna Lily Designs. I like it very much just the way it is, but..... I think I will play with it a litte bit. Maybe add a couple more pockets. Maybe try 2 ribbon ties instead of magnet. Or maybe I will try a velcro closing where it calls for the magnet.
This pattern is perfect for layer cakes (package of layer cakes will make 2 purses. You can also use fabric by the yard. Using her yardage figures I had half enough fabric for a second purse. She also gives instructions for cutting up old uniforms and making the purse from these pieces. If you like making quilted purses the pattern can be found HERE
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tater Bag
This free pattern is from Warm Tater
Cooking time estimates based on an 1100 watt microwave oven with a turntable. If you do not have a turntable, you will need to turn your bag over at the midpoint of the suggested cook time to prevent scorching. Wash raw vegetables prior to cooking. Drying is not necessary as the extra moisture aids in cooking.
Free 10” Square Potato Bag Pattern
1. Warm Tater and your cotton fabrics do not need to be pre-washed. Once complete you will wash together. Measure the inside dimension of your microwave and adjust the pattern accordingly considering that the finished bag must be at least 1 full inch away from the walls and door of the microwave. CAUTION: If your microwave has a turntable, it is important that your potato bag be allowed to freely rotate or scorching may occur that could lead to fire if left unattended.
2. Cut a 23’ long x 11” wide piece of Warm Tater cotton and 2 pieces of 100% cotton fabric. One is the lining and the other is decorator fabric.
3. Layer the Warm Tater cotton between the two layer of fabric right sides out. Ouilt or tack layers together leaving no more that 5” open.
4. Surge or sew using a zig zag stitch the 3 layers together on all sides.
5. Create finished hems on each of the width ends by folding the fabric to the inside a ½’ and sewing it down using a straight stitch.
6. Fold the fabrics into a 11’ square inside out with the hems centered and overlapping 1”. Pin and sew all sides with a straight stitch and ½” seam allowances.
7. Turn right side out. Machine wash cold water and dry in warm dryer before use. ENJOY! Do not leave microwave unattended while cooking.
Cooking time estimates based on an 1100 watt microwave oven with a turntable. If you do not have a turntable, you will need to turn your bag over at the midpoint of the suggested cook time to prevent scorching. Wash raw vegetables prior to cooking. Drying is not necessary as the extra moisture aids in cooking.
Free 10” Square Potato Bag Pattern
1. Warm Tater and your cotton fabrics do not need to be pre-washed. Once complete you will wash together. Measure the inside dimension of your microwave and adjust the pattern accordingly considering that the finished bag must be at least 1 full inch away from the walls and door of the microwave. CAUTION: If your microwave has a turntable, it is important that your potato bag be allowed to freely rotate or scorching may occur that could lead to fire if left unattended.
2. Cut a 23’ long x 11” wide piece of Warm Tater cotton and 2 pieces of 100% cotton fabric. One is the lining and the other is decorator fabric.
3. Layer the Warm Tater cotton between the two layer of fabric right sides out. Ouilt or tack layers together leaving no more that 5” open.
4. Surge or sew using a zig zag stitch the 3 layers together on all sides.
5. Create finished hems on each of the width ends by folding the fabric to the inside a ½’ and sewing it down using a straight stitch.
6. Fold the fabrics into a 11’ square inside out with the hems centered and overlapping 1”. Pin and sew all sides with a straight stitch and ½” seam allowances.
7. Turn right side out. Machine wash cold water and dry in warm dryer before use. ENJOY! Do not leave microwave unattended while cooking.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
What size should my quilt be?
When deciding what size to make you quilt you first need to know the size of the bed and the size of the mattress, then you need to decide if you want to make a coverlet, blanket or full length and do you want to cover any pillows.
Amish Country Quilts has a creat quilt size calculator HERE !
Amish Country Quilts has a creat quilt size calculator HERE !
Sunday, February 6, 2011
My Next Project
Is what I call this, the overall size is 14” by 32”
To make it I am using 1 yard of fabric to create my 2” borders and sashings and 3 8” by 10” photos I took when the volcano was erupting printed on fabric.
I chose these particular photos because I liked the way my camera lens and sun worked together to pick up the extra colors. I thought it made photos interesting and unusual
My "Spinning Wheels" Quilt
Overall size 96” by 104”
I made this quilt for a queen size bed allowing for overhang on all four sides since I used the block to block with no border design. To get the directions for this quilt in a pdf file click here.
Friday, February 4, 2011
The Twin Size Quilt
The common size for a twin mattress is 39” by 75”” so a lot of quilters will tell you the size of the quilt should be 63” by 87”.
Other quilters using blocks to create a twin quilt like the size 38” by 74”. If you are using blocks to cover just your mattress top and will be adding a border the number of blocks needed depends on the size of the block. For example
BLOCK SIZE # OF BLOCKS NEEDED THE LAYOUT
4” 162 9X18
6” 72 6X12
8 36 4 X 9
9” 32 4X8
10” 21 3 X 7
12” 18 3X6
Other quilters using blocks to create a twin quilt like the size 38” by 74”. If you are using blocks to cover just your mattress top and will be adding a border the number of blocks needed depends on the size of the block. For example
BLOCK SIZE # OF BLOCKS NEEDED THE LAYOUT
4” 162 9X18
6” 72 6X12
8 36 4 X 9
9” 32 4X8
10” 21 3 X 7
12” 18 3X6
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
THE CRIB QUILT
The common size for a crib mattress is 27” by 52” so a lot of quilters will tell you the size of the quilt should be 36” by 60”. This would require a pre cut batting of 45” by 60”.
Other quilters using blocks to create a crib or baby quilt like the size 38” by 48”. If you are using blocks to cover just your mattress top and will be adding a border the number of blocks needed depends on the size of the block. For example
BLOCK SIZE # OF BLOCKS NEEDED THE LAYOUT
4” 84 6 X 8
6” 40 5 X 8
8” 24 4 X 8
9” 15 3 X 5
10” 15 3 X 5
12” 8 2 X 4
Other quilters using blocks to create a crib or baby quilt like the size 38” by 48”. If you are using blocks to cover just your mattress top and will be adding a border the number of blocks needed depends on the size of the block. For example
BLOCK SIZE # OF BLOCKS NEEDED THE LAYOUT
4” 84 6 X 8
6” 40 5 X 8
8” 24 4 X 8
9” 15 3 X 5
10” 15 3 X 5
12” 8 2 X 4
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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