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• Method 2 of 2: Creating Your Blanket
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Choose fabrics of similar weight and color combinations. For best results, you need a durable fabric, so 100% cotton or denim will work for your patchwork quilt.

• If you are using old material for your patchwork, make sure you have enough material to complete the quilt completely.

2 Calculate the size of the finished patchwork quilt. Multiply the length by the width. Divide this number by 7 to determine how many squares you need.

• Divide the number of squares by 6. This assumes a fabric that is 45 inches (114.3 cm) wide. Multiply this number by 7 to determine how many inches of fabric you need; Divide that number by 12 yards (1097.28 cm). If your fabric is 60 inches wide (152.4 cm), divide the number of squares by 9.
  • Have we confused you? In principle, each square will be six inches (15.24 cm) wide and six inches (15.24 cm) long. If your blanket is ten cells in a row and 15 cells down, that equates to 60 inches (152.4 cm) wide and 90 inches (228.6 cm) long.

3 Cut the fabric into 7 '' (17.78 cm) squares. The actual size of the finished squares will be 6 inches (15.24 cm); 7 inches (17.78 cm) will be allocated for the seam.

• If your quilt's finished size is not divisible by 6, increase or decrease the size of the squares, leaving an extra inch (2.54 cm) for seam allowances.
  • You can always work with different sizes of squares and make the blanket larger or smaller - just make sure you factor in the seam in your calculations to your final size; You will lose an inch (2.5 cm) on either side of each square.

Method 2 of 2: Creating Your Blanket

1. 1 Take two squares, wrong side up. Sew them using 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) seam tolerance. Unlike conventional sewing projects, the wrong sides are brought together so that the seams are visible at the top of the squares.
   • You can use a smaller seam, but this will lead to a less noticeable wear effect.
2. 2 Add another square to the pair you just sewn. Continue until you reach the width you want for your blanket. Remember to hold it seamy side up!
   • Sewing machines are usually the fastest and best way to sew these blocks quickly and easily.
   • Using the walking foot will help the fabric to be more stable so there will be no creases or wrinkles.
3. 3 Make more stripes of the same width. Do this until you have used all the squares, which should be sufficient for the length you want for your blanket.
   • Always sew with a raw seam towards the top of the quilt. It is a good idea to sew the open seams afterwards, which will reduce the bulk of the seams that face one side.
4. 4 Sew the strips together. Again, keep the wrong sides of the fabric together. Sometimes this habit is hard to break!
   • After all the stripes are sewn together, hem the inch borders around the blanket.
5. 5 Wash the blanket to start wearing out the seams. You can also speed up the process by pulling the cross strings from the squares.
   • Use scissors to cut the edges of your seams to create a uniform frayed edge.
   • Throw it in the dryer! To make the seams soft and fluffy.

Tips

• If you are buying jeans, wool, flannel, or other heavy fabrics, then you do not need a quilt lining.
• Now that you know how to make a patchwork quilt, improvise by arranging squares of different colors.

What do you need

• Textile
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Threads
• Sewing machine