The problem is that the block pattern or the size of block pieces are either too big or too small for the size of the quilt you want to make. Measure and cut both the batting and backing to be 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) larger than the front piece of your quilt. Use Wide back Fabric. I mentioned at the beginning of our Quilt Along that I was going to show you a few options for projects to make with your quilt blocks. A quilt top is made up of these blocks sewn together. I am ever so glad my grade school teacher really taught the math!! A quilt top is made up of these blocks sewn together. You can find the free pattern for it HERE. The moment somebody got under the quilt, it would draw up along the sides. Determining Needs. Here are some ideas to help you push on to make that quilt backing. So we need 25 columns to make a 100″ wide quilt. Thank you, Peter!! According to Minay Sirois, quilt designer for Black Cat Creations, you can convert the size of the quilt block with a few steps. I typically round up…I like large quilts. I like the suggestion for making the ribbon quilt larger. Prepare any quilt larger than 36 inches x 36 inches for quilting by rolling it as follows. I trimmed the pre-quilted seam allowance. I have another quilt finish. Then, make straight stitches down the sides of the panels to join them as you did for the top fabric piece. Make a quilt … Reply 03-28-2011, 11:45 AM #6 pdcakm. Remember Me? Square: smaller pieces of fabric that are sewn together to make a larger, square piece of fabric. Spread it out on a bed or large table and make note of any fabric concerns. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Sew binding to the front of your quilt all the way around using a ¼” seam. Otherwise, start by getting different fabrics and cutting them into square pieces. If you want to double the finished size of the block to 9" (4-1/2" x 2), then double the grid size or 2 x 1-1/2" or 3". The trickiest part of measuring is remembering the seam allowance; each side of the fabric will be sewn to … This just throws me off. Next, I positioned the pre-quilted fabric under the quilt, cut edge even with the binding. Hundreds of thousands of free craft projects, craft patterns, craft tutorials and more. You may need to do some piecing for this part if you’re making a larger quilt. Try varying the size of the borders to add interest. Here is what I do. Divide 90″ by 8″. Take stock of the old quilt. Smooth out the quilt and iron to the edges. You can actually make a quilt bigger. Just so you can go shop your stash … here are the fabric requirements for the 43″x 43″ size: The column on the left is for scrappy and the column on the right is for a 2 fabric quilt. Every so often questions and comments come from readers that I think others would like to hear my response to. Here is a completely different scenario If you want to double the finished size of the block to 9" (4-1/2" x 2), then double the grid size or 2 x 1-1/2" or 3". www.FonsandPorter.com: In this video, we show you how to add a hanging sleeve to your quilt is easy. A blog reader suggested that I do one every three weeks to get them done and then I’d have them done by the end of … So we need 25 columns to make a 100″ wide quilt. Arrange 2 or 3 panel pieces pattern-side up and fuse them together. Not all less-than-perfect quilt parts may need to be restored. Changing the size of quilt blocks is much easier than it looks. You can actually make a quilt bigger. After completing the detailed process of sewing a quilt (see How to Make a Quilt) the last step is to bind the edges with fabric to give your quilt a “finished” look.This article details the process for making binding strips and using them to bind your quilt. This rag quilt sews up to be 46" x 60", making a generous throw-size quilt. what a wonderful way to enlarge the quilt I have been enjoying wandering your blog. Even a small king size quilt that has been on my bed. I would have to make the square quilt simply with at least a 15 inch drape on each side. Lay the basted quilt on the floor and roll the two sides towards the center, leaving a 12-inch swath of quilt unrolled, as shown in Figure 1. SEAM ALLOWANCES. I didn't use pins because the quilt was too big and I didn't want to get on the floor. For every white border, 4″ is added to the quilt. I would like to make a log cabin quilt with a 3 1/2" finished center block. Make 9 Patch and 16 Patch Quilt Blocks Any Size with No Math - Finished-Size Quilting Check out the animation below, showing how easy it is to make 9-patch blocks any size you want. Especially if it is a large quilt (bigger than baby), use another table, a couch, or a chair next … … You have found the perfect quilt block for a project. Just in case you have extra blocks, or you don’t want to make an entire quilt. First, I cut two lengths of pre-quilted fabric as long as the quilt. They can be plain, or you can include designs within the border that will compliment the rest of the quilt. This is easier to see on the back. My design used 4 blocks across, and 5 rows, all of which were 9” finished size. It’s called Rainbow Connection as it appeared in our book. 5. Easiest thing would be to buy a solid color bedspread to put under the quilt. Always sew with a ¼" (6 mm) seam allowance. What a great solution. Quilt Border Quilting Tips 3 Years King Size Tutorials Quilts Sewing Big Crochet. 3 thoughts on “ Ask Jo: Making Quilt Larger than the Pattern ” Judith Fairchild October 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm. Sew It Together. Yahoo!! 100 divided by 4 is 25. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Instead of sewing them together individually, I sewed each hourglass into a 4 patch, then sewed the 4 patches together to make the quilt. If quilt math challenges you, it’s okay….it still challenges me some too. Everyone has a different definition of what a queen-sized is so if someone would like to make it larger, they’ll need to do the calculations themselves. Divide the actual quilt pattern's size by the desired quilt-pattern size. I have 4 squares that are to be 2 7/8" and one square that is to be 5 1/4". But wait! Finished quilt size is 56 x 56", which makes it a generously-sized baby or toddler quilt. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Finally, I bound the three raw edges of the pre-quilted extensions. Learn how your comment data is processed. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Calculating border size is really pretty simple. Saying that I have your book and LOVE it!! With the top of your quilt finished, the batting and backing need to be cut as well. 7. It will be a quick fun quilt. On the Brick House quilt… This is our quilt. Just total all the finished measurements and add your seam allowances. Use rag snips if possible, or choose sturdy scissors that are sharp all the way to the point. For my ruffle/flange I decided to … She said the quilt was plenty long for her bed: it hung off the foot of the bed and she had enough quilt at the head to fold it back and over the pillows. A few years ago I made a quilt for a friend. These should be slightly larger than your quilt front, to allow for any scrunching the fabric may do during the sewing process. I have atutorial on spray basting here. Here’s what the expanded quilt looks like on my bed. If borders are involved there is more math….we’ll save that for another day should a question arrive about that. I stitched through all layers, along the inner edge of the binding. My friend Sheila asked me to enlarge a quilt of hers. I’d get 12 by rounding. Having learned how to make a photo quilt, you can use the skill for something stunning. This is our Bands of Color quilt…This is the original quilt has gone by two different names so don’t let the name trip you up. Help support this blog by doing your shopping using the link below. What a great site!! My personal idea of a queen-sized quilt is around 100″ x 100″. ... My preference would also be to make a new quilt. Thanks! 20 DIY Photo Quilt Ideas. Author Jemima Flendt is … Finished sizes of block grids do not need to be in whole numbers. Use 1 3/4-inch (finished) squares in those units instead of the 1.66 inches required for a 15-inch block. The best way to achieve this is by using a ¼" (6 mm) foot on your sewing machine. If you add an orange and yellow band then the quilt would be, 90″ x 90″. Article by The Fleming's Nine. Help/Question. That pile of my finished quilt tops that weren’t getting quilted is getting smaller and smaller. Flip the binding to the back of the quilt so that the binding does NOT show at all on the front of the quilt. I made this quilt 6 months after I started quilting. (You can buy our book with the pattern HERE.). Once you have finished pinning your fabric, you are ready to sew. Then I take 12 x 8 and get 96″. 8. Happy Easter. Fabric/Material Requirements – Each pattern shows how much fabric, batting, and backing you need to purchase or acquire. Decide how large you want your finished quilt to measure by multiplying the length and the width of your desired quilt size. For example, suppose that the quilt in Figure 3 is made of 10-inch square blocks with one-inch wide sashing strips, and you want a finished border that is 10 inches wide. She said the quilt was plenty long for her bed: it hung off the foot of the bed and she had enough quilt at the head to fold it back and over the pillows. There’s more to come!! I love your blog!! Lift it up. The seams used to piece quilt backing can run vertical or horizontal depending on the size and shape of your project. 100 divided by 4 is 25. I really love the pattern and am not sure how to make it bigger. To make a quilt for beginners, consider getting a quilting kit, which will include a pattern, pre-cut fabrics, and instructions for making the quilt. Instead of sewing them together individually, I sewed each hourglass into a 4 patch, then sewed the 4 patches together to make the quilt. Quilt as you desired. Your email address will not be published. I did check twin size XL would be 80″ so my ribbon quilt would be 12 rows by 14 rows slightly longer than 80″ The first step in modifying any quilt block is to decide on the size of your finished quilt block. Here is a little more to help you learn to figure it out yourself. For example, if you are making a simple nine-patch quilt, lay out all nine squares to make up one complete block. Just keep adding white and then another border of color until the top is to the size that you need. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I just adjusted as I went, sewing a scant quarter inch seam like I normally do when piecing. Thanks.”. This is what the quilt looked like on my king-size bed (the gray you see is the sheet beneath). I like the suggestion for making the ribbon quilt larger. Sewing looooong tiny rows together is my least favorite part of quilting, so I try to make small blocks into bigger blocks whenever I can. Enlarging finished quilt. I guess I could use bigger blocks? Cut out the circle through the traced line. The included projects (and they are many) are exuberant and charming. On a typical quilt (not quilt-as-you-go) the goal of quilting is to reinforce the patchwork, evenly attach batting to the patchwork and attach the three layers. Thanks much. For us and the Brick House quilt, it is 4″ x 6″. Instead, make a quilt block that finishes at about 15 inches. From the Editor: I need to know the strip width (the width you cut) you want to use and how big you want the finished block to be to give you a usable answer. If the quilt is square as we suggested you have to make 144 blocks that are finished at 8″ square to get a quilt that is 96″ square. For every band of color, 6″ is added to the quit. Base all the calculations to determine the cut size of the patches off of 3". It is used to hide or cover up the edges of the trimmed quilt, act as added security factor to hold the three layers together and provide a neat and seamless edge. You can come to a decision based on a number of factors: doubling a pattern, cutting your pattern in half, or choosing the size based on your available fabric. So if your quilt top is 68″ x 90″, your backing will need to be at 72″ x 94″. Your finished quilt will essentially look like a puffy grid. It usually has a 3-inch allowance across all sides larger than the quilt top. Someone may come along with better ideas. Fold in the raw edges of the 12 inch (30.5 cm) opening so it is even with the rest of the blanket and press it with the iron. Ask Jo: Making Quilt Larger than the Pattern. I would have to make the square quilt simply with at least a 15 inch drape on each side. Just quilt along the seams that joined the blocks to each other OR consider tying the quilt for a machine-free finish. Check this out. This is where you will begin machine quilting. Spray basting a large quilt can get expensive quick, but you can spot baste it and just do the center, or use a dot of spray baste every 6-8″ or so. How to Make a Finished Quilt Bigger. For my project, I decided to make a baby sized quilt, approximately 36” x 45”. Pin it closed, with the excess fabric (or … Required fields are marked *. Depending on how much you need to add, you can use just a few borders, or a lot. A wonderful finished quilt, great idea! Quilts are created when pieces of fabric are cut and sewn together in a pattern and layered with additional padding for warmth. I also have so many of your quilts floating around in my head waiting to jump to the cutting table…thank you Jo! Remember - your quilt back should be 2-4” larger than the quilt top in all four directions. Once each strip was quilted, I pinned it to the master quilt, making sure I had a full 1/4" of fold, (top and bottom), making a bias/type of edge to sew in a zig-zag pattern for added strength. Multiply the resulting figure by 100. For us and the Brick House quilt, it is 4″ x 6″. To make it queen-sized would be no problem. If you added two more beyond that, green and teal, it would be 110″ x 110″. Take 100 divided by the WIDTH of the block. You do such fabulous work. 1. My friend Sheila asked me to enlarge a quilt of hers. According to Minay Sirois, quilt designer for Black Cat Creations, you can convert the size of the quilt block with a few steps. This doesn't have to be precise, since you just need some wiggle room, the excess will be trimmed off later. Even one that has been used for the last 3 years. Check out her lovely quilt and find the instructions on Edyta’s blog. Everyone should quilt one huge quilt themselves at least once, and it’s pretty awesome to make a big quilt from start to finish by yourself! 100 divided by 6 is 16.6. Currently, the quilt is 90″ long…by adding two blocks ( 2 x 6 = 12) we’d have 12″ more making it 102″ long. You have found the perfect quilt block for a project. You can finish the edges of a rag quilt by clipping around the perimeter in the same way that the seams are finished. Here's a rag quilt … Sew around the perimeter of the rag quilt 1/2 inch from the edge. To make a twin size. I can pretty much do the drafting either in my head or on a scratch paper. Then, arrange the pieces in your desired pattern and sew them together with a sewing machine. Here is my quilt: And here it is on my bed. With quilt patterns, remember to always work with finished size block measurements (i.e. Jun 30, 2013 - a blog about fabric, patterns, quilting, toys, sewing, craft, travel and life in Australia After all, it’s a great way to keep the memories of your happy days or make a memorable gift for your friends and family. The result (1 3/4 inches by 3 inches) would produce a 5 1/4-inch (finished) grid. Your finished quilt … If it is 72″ now, we can add 7 more rows (7 x 4 = 28) and get 100″ wide. Once you've finished preparing the top and bottom fabric pieces, you'll just need to … ~ Julie I quilt it with single straight diagonal lines along the seams. If we are working with that in mind, and know that the finished blocks are 4″ x 6″ then we can do a little math. 1. This no-sew alternative is my go-to for large quilts, think twin-size and bigger. The chore of creating a quilt backing fabric is often not nearly as enticing as starting a new project. Good teaching. It will be 43″ x 43″, but you can expand it to be bigger if you want. You can change the number and size of squares in the quilt to make it larger or smaller. Your quilt back will need to be at least 4 inches larger, in each direction, than your quilt top. It will be an easy quilt to put together during this time. Now ask yourself, “how LONG do I want my quilt to be?” We’ll say the answer is 100″. Hand stitch or machine sew the binding to the lining to finish. How to Enlarge a Finished Quilt. Feb 6, 2018 - Yep, you read that right. “Have you ever developed instructions for a queen size Bands of Color or Brick House? I would continue adding the bands in the exact same order. In this case, we will be sewing together 9 small blocks to make one large square. In this case, we will be sewing together 9 small blocks to make one large square. Also, be careful not to stretch the batting, just let it relax when you're measuring it. the measurement without the outer seam allowance) when figuring out your resizing percentages. We can add two more blocks to each column. You could make borders and quilt to within an inch or so, attach to quilt and bind it. At the time we thought I had made the quilt large enough to be used on either a double or queen size bed. Then I sewed along the outside edge (as close as possible) to hold the fabric in place. It doesn’t come out evenly. The pattern is written for the throw size quilt. Only add to the top of the quilt if you need to make the design bigger to fit the surface of the bed. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. To make a twin size. Some of our quilty staffers got in the holiday spirit with their quilts, too. One option is to create … I decided to make the quilt wider and a little bit longer by adding a ruffle of sorts to 3 sides of the quilt… well 2 sides and one end, to be exact. Base all the calculations to determine the cut size of the patches off of 3". Happy Easter to you, too!! Secure the … If you upsize traditional geometric quilt blocks to larger units, it will take fewer of them to make a full size quilt or wall hanging. For us that is 4″. But the quilt was only wide enough to cover the mattress. Pressing your quilt will ensure a neat, polished look when you are finished. The process of creating the finishing touches on the 3-layered quilt is called quilt binding. (If you choose a different method to make the half-square triangle (check out our page Beginner Quilt Block Patterns and Units for other techniques.) ... She could make this quilt a wall hanging and make a different larger quilt for her bed. But I didn’t want the ‘ruffle’ to be gathered, just to lay flat, more of a flange than a ruffle really. So to make the quilt 100″ x 102″, we’d need to make 25 columns and in each column, we would need to have 17 blocks. For us that is 4″. Start with a square of sky blue fabric 3″ larger than the length of your finished unit. Quilt for King Size Bed. So you’ve finished piecing your quilt top — woohoo! Sewing looooong tiny rows together is my least favorite part of quilting, so I try to make small blocks into bigger blocks whenever I can. I quilt it with single straight diagonal lines along the seams. Take 100 divided by the LENGTH of the block. But the quilt was only wide enough to cover the mattress. I’m just guessing right now. 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