Inspire. Empower. Create.
Step 1: Make a basic 9 patch.
Step 2: Slice it up like a madman.
Step 3: Swap, rearrange, and restitch.
Step 4: Gasp/weep/rejoice at the wonder of your magnificence.
Optional: Show off your handiwork, leaving out the part about how easy it was to make!
Click HERE to watch the tutorial!
This is the BEST beginner quilt ever! So, so easy! I took 5 charm packs (American Primer) sewed them into 4 patches then put them together!! The only cutting that was involved was with the borders!! So this top (5 charm packs + borders) total cost was under $50.00 Who can do that!?!?!?
And that my friends, is why I love charm packs!!! 🙂
I am a beginner. As in-I have NEVER quilted a thing in my life! For real! Mom taught all of us girls to sew growing up, and I hated it. Could care less about it and literally hoped and prayed I wouldn’t EVER have to do it again!!! Somehow, I got roped in to opening a quilt shop with Mom, (still confused a little on how it happened) 🙂 and have fallen in love with this world. You know, the quilting world. And believe me when I say it is a WORLD all it’s own! I have met the nicest people while hanging out and I am happy to admit I have been bitten by the bug……(yes, it’s a bug. OBVIOUSLY very contagious. really) I sewed my very first quilt top. Just imagine me, a little embarrassed and a LOT excited!
I had heard about the disappearing nine patch on a ton of blogs…. Natalie did a baby quilt and showed me the basics. Instantly I knew this was the quilt for me. It looks like a TON of work, but it is actually very basic and easy. So, I bought 3 charm packs and started to sew.
Charm packs make it easy because there is minimal cutting and instant results. And I am all about instant results! 🙂 If you haven’t tried the disappearing nine patch DO IT! It is so fun and amazing. Really, I felt like I could really sew! I am still not convinced I am a quilter…….but I am getting more used to the idea. 🙂 (I mean, I have always admired quilters and girls with sewing skills…I just never thought I would be among them!) But, I had a blast and I can’t wait to finish it! I am actually thinking about more ideas….different quilts I want to do and try….
And in case you are interested, in the forums they are talking about doing a virtual sewing bee…..*squeal* this is it, Girls! This is our year!! All you ‘non-sewers let us unite. We can be quilters too!! 🙂 Go pick out a favorite charm pack and lets do this together! :)Here is a picture of my finished top. I used Sweet, by Urban Chik’s. (obsessed much? Ok, so I like Urban Chik’s…. A Lot.) Is it healthy? Doubtful. But I do love them. I think I might get 3 more charm packs and double the size…..hmmm I will let you know. 🙂
Hope you have a fabulous day Ladies!!
Sarah