This was my first ever attempt at quilting... and it was for a Christmas in July craft swap! And there's no better pattern than a Disappearing Nine Patch for a beginner to create something impressive but nice and simple.I even found a bundle of traditional-style Christmas fabrics at Spotlight, perfect for this project!
Cut 9 x 6" squares - 3 x green/red, 3 x red/white, 2 x green, 1 x checkered.
Arrange the layout, then begin to sew your rows together with a 1/4" seam, pressing seams open.
Now cut your square into half, then in half again.
Arrange your layout and sew together with a 1/4" seam, pressing seams open.
Next, cut 1 x 18" square from your bacing fabric. Lay your squares right side together and sew around the edges with a 1/4" seam, leaving at least 6" unsewn.
Turn it right-side out and wriggle the corners out properly. Fold these edges in to match the rest of the edges, pin, and sew around the outside with a 1/4" seam, making sure to sew over these edges to close it.
I chose to Stitch in the Ditch - a nice simple quilting technique - along the outside of each block.
And voila! A simple table topper - use under a main dish or centrepiece... or anything!
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| Wrapped up, ready to send! |
3 comments:
gorgeous! You DID marvelous!
It's lovely! Especially given it was your first try at quilting. Well done!
That is beautiful. I think this may be the gift for my aunt this year
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