Follow this step-by-step guide to create this charming Love in Fall Art Quilt. The finished size of the quilt is about 21 1/2" x 24".
For this small wall quilt, we used the design Love in Fall and the designs from the Autumn Gusts Set. All designs are for the large hoop (5" x7").
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You will need :
- embroidery thread, either polyester or rayon,
- a fat quarter of light gray fabric for the central part,
- small amount of black fabric for the first border,
- about 1 yard of patterned dark gray fabric for the second border, binding and backing (we chose a pattern that looks like fog or clouds) ,
- light-weight cut-away embroidery stabilizer,
- batting,
- iron,
- (optional) additional embellishments, such as small beads, rhinestones or buttons.
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Cutting:
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The quilt is very simple to put together, so it's very easy to adjust its size if you need to.
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Out of light gray fabric, cut a piece measuring 13 1/2" x 16 1/2".
Out of the black fabric, cut
- 2 strips measuring 1 1/4" x 13 1/2" and
- 2 strips measuring 1 1/4" x 18".
Out of dark gray fabric, cut
- 1 strip measuring 4" x 18",
- 1 strip measuring 4" x 18 1/2",
- 1 strip measuring 4" x 21 1/2", and
- 1 strip measuring 4" x 22".
Use the remaining dark gray fabric for the backing and binding.
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Assembly:
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| Note: seam allowance 1/4", press every seam immediately after you make it. |
Sew the black 1 1/4" x 13 1/4" strips to the upper and lower edges of the central part.
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Sew the black 1 1/4" x 18" strips to the left and right edges of the central part.
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Sew the 4" x 18" dark gray strip to the left edge of the working piece.
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Sew the 4" x 18 1/2" strip to the bottom edge of the working piece.
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Sew the 4" x 21 1/2" strip to the right edge of the working piece.
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Sew the 4" x 22" strip to the upper edge of the working piece.
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Embroidery:
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Choose the positions of the designs on the quilt. You can use either print-outs or test stitch-outs of the designs.
Upload the files Love in Fall and Autumn Gusts Set into your embroidery machine. Working with one design at a time, stabilize its location with light-weight cut-away stabilizer and embroider.
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Quilting and Finishing:
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Now place the backing on a flat surface (table) face down. Cover with batting. Spread your working piece over it.
Pin all layers together.
We quilted in a free-motion style all over the working piece. |
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| Press with heavy steam. Square the quilt. Finish the raw edges with the binding. |
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Have fun!
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