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| How To Make Mini Quilt |
Mini quilts are an ideal medium for creativity. They provide all the fun and joy of a superb patchwork initiative, yet without the time and cash of a large blanket. Sharon McConnell of Color Girl Quilts has a great quilt to make if you're in need of a fast, satisfying weekend project. A great design to play around with color, to use up upcycled fabric remnants and to practice in piecing technique.
Sharon's well-thought-out design is a great basic teaching tool. This pattern cuts down on the massive yards of material and concentrates on the basic quilting elements. It guides you through the fundamentals of choosing a harmonious color scheme, cutting perfect geometric shapes and the essential and exact quarter-inch seam allowance. The smaller the size the better to work accurately and to gain confidence with each stitch.
When your mini quilt top is finished and crisp and pieced, the project easily adds in the finishing touches to the requisite finishing steps. You will learn how to "quilt sandwich" your top and batting with backing in a correct manner. The pattern then leads you through simple machine quilting for structure and interest, and finishes with a clean, classic fabric binding to set off your work.
This project is very easy and flexible to handle due to its small size. This is a beautiful finished artefact which can be displayed as a contemporary wall hanging, table topper or a personal, handmade gift for a special person.
This pattern is great for a first time casser, or for a seasoned casser who wants a fun, fast creative break. Let's clear off your cutting mat, select your favourite fabric bundles and let's get started on the step-by-step instructions to bring this mini masterpiece to life!
