VIDEO: Sew patchwork blankets yourself

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If you don't have a lot of experience in sew of patchwork blankets, we recommend a simple pattern of equal-sized squares of fabric to start with. The dimensions are easy to calculate and the pattern will definitely work. The next time you quilt, you may be able to dare to try uneven or even round shapes.

How to quilt patchwork quilts

  • Classic patchwork blankets consist of two layers of fabric and a fleece lining. Either you design only one side of the blanket as a patchwork and sew a large piece of fabric on the back, or you sew both sides together from patches.
  • It is important that the two sides of the fabric are exactly the same size so that nothing shifts or warps. So be as specific as possible when cutting and stitching.
  • Cut out equally sized squares of fabric. For one side of the ceiling, sew as many squares together next to each other that you get the width you want. Make as many of these square strips that they will be the length of the blanket when you arrange them one below the other. Sew the strips together.
  • This is how you sew the colored, upper side for patchwork blankets. You can either do the same for the underside, or use a single piece of fabric that is the size of your blanket.
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  • Now cut the fleece to size. It should be a little larger than the resulting ceiling sides because it shrinks a bit when quilting. You can cut off any edges after staking out.
  • Place the fleece on the wrong side of the outer fabric and pin it from the middle in a diagonal cross shape. Leave the edges open. Sew the stabilizer to the ceiling side along the cross.
  • Lay the back fabric on the blanket so that its right side is on the right side of the front fabric. Pin the two fabrics and the fleece together. Sew around the edge up to approx. 20 cm.
  • Turn the quilt over through this hole and close the last piece of the seam.
  • Once you've got a feel for the dimensions and seams, you can tackle more intricate patterns for your next quilted quilt.
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