| Given a chance anybody and everybody would | | | | |
| love the idea of having a nap in a warm quilt | | | | To get your quilt making process of to a |
| so why not try making one yourself. Colors | | | | hassle free start use simple patterns coupled |
| are many and materials are like inviting, and | | | | with a quilt type that supports your simple |
| by the time you have made one for yourself | | | | idea. Again simplicity will help to complete |
| you shall be happier in more than one way. | | | | this process easily, although intricate |
| | | | designs have a more appealing ambiance. |
| First and foremost, those who are beginners | | | | |
| and have little knowledge of the techniques | | | | As it stands you shall be better off keeping |
| involved it is highly recommend that few | | | | away from trying to make something and ending |
| basic principles or instructions be taken | | | | up with not finishing it at all, the mantra |
| into account so that the process of making a | | | | is keep it simple and let that be beautiful. |
| quilt is an experience worth remembering. | | | | |
| | | | 4. QUILTING STEPS: |
| 1. MAKE IT SIMPLE: | | | | |
| | | | Wanting to start is one thing and knowing how |
| Simplicity can do wonders with your work. | | | | to start is all together different |
| Pick a simple design; take cotton, as fabric, | | | | propositions, understanding the steps well is |
| cotton threads and material of primary quilt | | | | therefore a necessity. There are 4 steps |
| type would vastly improve the rate at which a | | | | involved in quilting basically - layering, |
| beginner could grasp the method of making | | | | binding, piecing, and quilting. |
| one. | | | | |
| | | | Did you have an idea that quilts are sewed |
| Starters can choose either a simple block | | | | from the middle to outside? The main step is |
| design or a bargello design would be ideal | | | | piecing. This forms the top most layer which |
| this purpose. A fancy and intricate design | | | | is the determining pattern. Various parts of |
| such as yoyo quilts is something that you try | | | | fabrics are first put in place and then |
| after gaining acquaintance with quilt making. | | | | carefully stitched cohesively to create a |
| Start with 3-4-color combination and then | | | | predetermined design. |
| color mixture can be infinite. | | | | |
| | | | What is a layer? Well making 3 layers joined |
| 2. DO PREWASH FABRIC: | | | | together is layering, namely top, the |
| | | | underlining and the batting layer. The whole |
| Prewashing is like - essential. It just makes | | | | process of quilting requires the stitching of |
| sure that you do away with fabrics that can | | | | 3 different layers into one single block |
| later shrink or fabric color possibly fading | | | | piece. |
| off. Prewashing allows you to eliminate | | | | |
| fabrics that shrink or fade color on washing. | | | | Different methods of stitching can be applied |
| | | | here. Binding is the final step. By binding |
| In that case look for prewashed materials. | | | | we mean giving the concluding touch to the |
| Another important, you should make sure to | | | | quilt, make a nice border to conceal the |
| let the material be completely dried up and | | | | ragged fabric edges. |
| ironed out before you kick start the process | | | | |
| of cutting the fabric and giving it shape. | | | | Now that you know the requirements as well as |
| Material like linens and cottons should | | | | the preliminary procedure to build you lovely |
| prewashed in particular. | | | | own quilt I am sure you would like to buy the |
| | | | material and enjoy the experience. |
| 3. THE PATTERN CHOICE: | | | | |