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For this Pumpkin-themed mini-quilt, we used the design Pumpkin
Harvest from the Thanksgiving
section of our Catalog. The finished size of the quilt is about 22"
x 26".
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| For this quilt we used different patterned cotton fabrics. The embroidery
is made on light beige cotton measuring about 9" x 12".
For the first, very narrow border, we used green cotton fabric with
a leafy pattern. The width of the first border is 1", so you'll need about
3" x 25" of fabric for the inner border.
For the second border we used plain light brown fabric. The width of
the second border is 6". So, you'll need about 13" x 44".
We also used scraps of different autumn-themed patterned fabrics, cutting
out pumpkins, squashes, corn, and leaves to use as appliques.
Of course, the choice of fabric is up to you. We recommend to pre-wash
all fabrics.You will also need either a pack of matching quilter's binding
or a fat quarter to make the binding, batting measuring about 25" x 29"
and a piece of cotton fabric measuring 25" x 29" for backing. |
| Step One: Do the embroidery on the plain beige fabric. We used
Hydro-Stick tear-away stabilizer. After you finish, remove the stabilizer. |
| Step Two: Cut the piece to measure 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" (1/2" is
for seam allowance). Press. |
| Step Three: Cut out the first border - 2 strips measuring 1
1/2" x 12" (these are the upper and lower borders) and 2 strips measuring
1 1/2" x 11 1/2" (these are the left and right borders). Stitch the upper
and the lower borders on first, then stitch the left and the right borders
on. Press the seams. |
| Step Four: Cut out the second border - 2 strips measuring 6
1/2" x 14 1/2" (these are the upper and lower borders) and 2 strips measuring
6 1/2" x 23 1/2" (these are the left and right borders). Stitch the upper
and the lower borders on first, then stitch the left and the right borders
on. Press the seams. |
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| Step Five: Out of autumn-themed scraps of fabric cut different
patterns to your taste. Arrange them all over the mini-quilt top. Using
temporary fabric adhesive, glue them in place, then zig-zag along the outline. |
| Step Six: Place the fabric for the backing on an even surface
(table), cover it with the batting and then cover with the quilt top. Pin
all three layers together every 3". |
| Step Seven: Start quilting. We machine-quilted our piece with
a stippling pattern around the embroidery. Then we quilted along the applique
outlines and inside the appliqued shapes. The second border was quilted
with stippling pattern using variated threads. |
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| Step Eight: Place your quilt on an even surface (table) and
even up all the edges. Finish the edges with the quilt binding tape. |
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| Step Nine: If you want to use the mini-quilt as a wall hanging,
attach a sleeve through which you can slide a pole to the back of the quilt. |
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The wall hanging is ready. Enjoy!
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