Postage Stamp Quilt Build Along
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I just started a new quilt called a postage stamp quilt because it's made of little squares. I picked 2" squares with 1/4" seams and made a template out of cardboard. Right now I'm sewing the squares into strips by hand, but plan to join the long strips by machine to save time. I'm using fabric that is mostly 100% cotton with a few 50/50 blends. Sometimes I trade with other quilters so I'm not sure what the content is.
So if you want to build along, go raid your fabric stash and we'll get going.
I had already started my quilt before I found this website: http://www.ctpub.com/client/client_pages/free_patterns/postagestamp.cfm
but you might find it helpful to read it first. When you go to do your pressing, press all the seams in one direction to make handling the quilt easier later on.
You will also need batting for the middle and a backing fabric. But you can get those down the road.
sewing the squares together
Update June 23, 2008
I have quite a few strips started now so it was time to pick a size. I decided to make it fit a bed that is 64" wide so each strip needs to be 32 squares long. (Each square is 2" x 2" not counting seam allowances). I set up my miniature ironing board for pressing. Those little boards come in handy & are great for apt. living. I'll switch to the big ironing board when my quilt becomes unwieldy, but that won't be for a while. I'm going to put borders (sashing) around the sides to make the part that drapes over the edges of the bed. The great thing about quilting is that even if you have an unusual bed size, you can still make a quilt that fits just right.
Both of these quilts are in the The Quilting Sourcebook: Over 200 Easy-to-Follow Patchwork and Quilting Patterns (Paperback)
Another quilt Snail's Trail
I'm also working on a quilt known as Snail's Trail but that one will take bigger pieces of fabric. Here is my rough draft of that one. I want to make it mostly dark greens, like pine green or forrest green. But unlike the postage stamp quilt it's not one I can do while sitting at my keyboard. So I'll have to wait until I have more time to get started.
snail's trail quilt
My daily craft blog
- Painting the Background
I was looking forward to painting again today and got set up in the back yard. But the house painters are back and I was having a hard time focusing what with them blipping in and out of the backyard where I was trying to paint. I think I'll take a break and go back out in an hour or so.
- Shapes and Colors
Now that being sick is behind me (I hope), I spent today outside painting as much as I could. I didn't quite finish the painting but here is what it looks like so far. Hopefully I can finish it tomorrow if my hands aren't too sore. I hope I can use this design on fabric. Stopping to smell the roses. The crazy new apartment owner wants to rip out this rosebush I planted, so believe me, I appreciate every bloom.I love color. Can you tell? Do you like it so far?I got pretty far in one day. I just have the background to finish. Wallop wanted to come out and help. He forgets he's an indoor cat.
- Painting and Knitting
Today I was determined to do some art one way or the other. I wanted to start a new painting, but it took me so long to draw the underpainting, the painting itself will have to wait until another day. My Facebook pal Ren sent me a sweet metaphysical style knitting book, along with a handmade card and letter. That's so thoughtful. I wish we knew each other in real life so we could be 'crafters in crime', as she put it. But I'm happy to know her via Facebook.
Thangles Demo
Almost daily craft blog of mine.
- Painting the Background
I was looking forward to painting again today and got set up in the back yard. But the house painters are back and I was having a hard time focusing what with them blipping in and out of the backyard where I was trying to paint. I think I'll take a break and go back out in an hour or so.
- Shapes and Colors
Now that being sick is behind me (I hope), I spent today outside painting as much as I could. I didn't quite finish the painting but here is what it looks like so far. Hopefully I can finish it tomorrow if my hands aren't too sore. I hope I can use this design on fabric. Stopping to smell the roses. The crazy new apartment owner wants to rip out this rosebush I planted, so believe me, I appreciate every bloom.I love color. Can you tell? Do you like it so far?I got pretty far in one day. I just have the background to finish. Wallop wanted to come out and help. He forgets he's an indoor cat.
- Painting and Knitting
Today I was determined to do some art one way or the other. I wanted to start a new painting, but it took me so long to draw the underpainting, the painting itself will have to wait until another day. My Facebook pal Ren sent me a sweet metaphysical style knitting book, along with a handmade card and letter. That's so thoughtful. I wish we knew each other in real life so we could be 'crafters in crime', as she put it. But I'm happy to know her via Facebook.
Rotary Cutting a Quilt
Fussy Cut Ruler
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I think I'll take you up on that challenge and start in on my own postage stamp quilt. *grins* I'll enjoy sharing photos with you as work progresses!
Pagan crafter I would love it if you did that. It would be so motivating to me. I just got a selection of white prints to add to the mix. Can't wait to see photos of yours. You could start a hub of your own to it and put the link here if you want to. Now it's a party.
Postage Stamp Quilt Build Along
Very creative
Thank you for taking the time and sharing this information with us. It was indeed very helpful and insightful while being straight forward and to the point.
Isabella Snow 3 years ago
Wow... lets see the pics when it's done!