Welcome to the world of quilting with machine embroidery! If you're a fan of the serene beauty of the sea and the elegance of Japanese woodcuts, then you're in for a treat with our latest quilting project - "By the Sea: Wall Quilt with One-Color Embroidery".
The layout of the quilt is simple yet sophisticated, with the embroidery being framed by carefully chosen matching fabrics. Best of all, this project is fast and easy, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced quilters alike. So grab your sewing machine, and let's dive into this delightful quilting adventure that will transport you to the tranquil world of the sea and the elegance of Japanese art!
We used the one-color design Women on the Beach at Futamigaura for the commercial hoop.
The finished size of the quilt is about 17" x 19".
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You will need :
- embroidery threads either polyester or rayon of dark blue color,
- small amount of very pale blue, sky blue, and royal blue fabrics;
- about 1/4 yard of patterned blue fabric with marble or wave pattern;
- light-weight cut-away embroidery stabilizer;
- batting;
- quilter's ruler;
- rotary cutter;
- iron;
- #12 universal needle;
- quilting threads ( the colors of the fabrics you use);
- #12-#14 quilting needle.
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| Embroidery: |
Upload the file of Women on the Beach at Futamigaura into your embroidery machine.
Hoop the palest of your blue fabrics with light-weight cut-away stabilizer. Hoop them tightly and embroider the design. |
| Trim the stitch-out to 9 1/2" x 11" rectangle, leaving equal margins around the embroidery. If your stabilizer is light-weight, you do not need to remove it. |
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Cutting :
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Out of sky blue fabric, cut
- 2 strips measuring 1" x 9 1/2" and
- 2 strips measuring 1" x 12 1/2".
Out of royal blue fabric, cut
- 2 strips measuring 12" x 10 1/2" and
- 2 strips measuring 1" x 13 1/2".
Out of the patterned fabric for the outer borders, cut
- 2 strips measuring 3 1/2" x 11 1/2" and
- 2 strips measuring 3 1/2" x 19 1/2".
Use any of the remaining fabrics for the binding.
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Assembly:
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| Note: seam allowance is 1/4", press the seam immediately after you make it. |
Sew the sky blue 1" x 9 1/2" strips to the upper and lower edges of the stitch-out.
Sew the sky blue 1" x 12 1/2" strips to the left and right edges of the stitch-out.
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Sew the royal blue 1" x 10 1/2" strips to the to the upper and lower edges of the central piece.
Sew the royal blue 1" x 13 1/2" strips to the left and right edges of the central piece. |
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Sew the patterned 3 1/2" x 11 1/2" strips to the upper and lower edges of the working piece.
Sew the patterned 3 1/2" x 19 1/2" strips to the left and right edges of the working piece. The top is ready. |
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Quilting and Finishing
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Now place the backing on a flat surface (table) face down. Cover with batting. Spread your working piece over it.
Pin all layers together.
We quilted in the ditch around the embroidery and in a free-motion style all over the quilt. |
Press with heavy steam. Square the piece and trim it to 13" x 17".
Finish the raw edges with the binding. |
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| Have fun! |
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