This quilt was crafted in the 50’s. Very cute but not real complicated. The quilter appliqued the raw cut edges with a buttonhole stitch. On close observation it appears that the edges were later zigzagged (sewn on a sewing machine) as to prevent raveling. There is no batting making this a great bed topper or summer quilt. The backing is a pink plaid flannel. Visit MyKindredTree.com for more information on the maker of this quilt.
I wanted a project to do with my granddaughter when she came for an extended visit this summer. I suggested we make a quilt together and she readily agreed. She choose a quilt design she saw on the internet. We altered it a bit to fit a twin bed. We had fun looking through my stash of fabrics. We found several pieces we liked but needed more. A trip to the Hobby Lobby offered a new array of fabrics and the color scheme morphed as Adelle found some colors that she really liked.
Adelle helped cut the shapes and positioned them very carefully according to how she thought they looked best. She helped sew a bit too. We loaded it onto the long arm. It turned out great!
Assemble an assortment of different novelty fabric squares. The fabric should contain images of items that children could recognize. Squares can range from 2″ to 8″ depending on size of quilt and the number of individual fabrics you have. For example, a baby size quilt might need 48 five inch squares plus 1 1/4 yard of border fabric. That’s 48 different fabrics (you might want to find a buddy to share fabrics with on this one) .
Assemble squares 6 across and 8 down. Add the border around it. Embroider the names of the items to be found in the border. This could be done by hand, machine, or drawn with fabric marker.
No, this is not about following the example of the person you share a pew with at church. It’s about an easy quilt block pattern that has been used for many years, often called by other names such as ‘railroad’ tracks or ‘fence posts’. In this case, make as many strips of different fabric as you have children or siblings. The more strips, the narrower they should be, the fewer strips, the wider they should be, ranging from 3″ – 1.2″. Sew the strips together and then cut into squares (the size of the square will depend on the width of your sewn together strips). Then assemble the blocks in your desired design.
Of course, if you are so inclined, you could design the size of strips and blocks with paper, pencil, and creative effort. What ever works for you.
This pattern could be used for friends as well. Each friend represented by a certain fabric.
Stashing Sisters 