This is a very simple tutorial for beginner quilters. We are using 5" squares which have been measured and cut from fabric, old cotton clothes, shirts, skirts, etc. These squares may be sewed randomly or placed around to make a pattern using lights and darks as shown. You can cut these better if you use a cutting mat, ruler and a rotary cutter, it cuts faster, better and more evenly. First, if you are using old clothes, shirts, etc. the first thing you do is cut the seams out or off. Press and begin to cut your squares. To make a nice lap quilt, you will need 100 of these squares. If you plan a patterned one as in this tutorial, you will need 50 light and 50 darks. If you choose to do them randomly, all you need do is be sure the same kind does not touch each other, very simple. ONE THING TO ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN QUILTING, ALL SEAMS ARE 1/4" UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. |
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