Quilt Assembly Tutorial
By request from my friend JPC, I am gonna try to write out the "recipe" on how I assembled this quilt. Sorry for not having photos of each step - which usually makes it easier, but here is as much I can explain. As I make future quilts I will try to be more diligent on the step by step photos. 1) Cut out all of the quilt pieces (following the measurements from a pattern is the simplest). I used the Olfa rotary cutter and Alvin self healing cutting mat. 1a) Create the applique pieces (step by step instructions available here ) 2) Arrange the loose pieces the way you want the quilt to look. 3) Starting with the top row, sew all of the squares together with 1/4 inch seam. Continue with each row of squares until you end up with all of the squares connected in horizontal strips. 4) On the back, press flat the seams (with iron) with the fabric towards the darker fabric (this allows the seam to be less visible through the front). Pressing ...
