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Quilting. Quilting. Quilting. Quilting is like putting puzzles together. Fabric strips are sewn together to make a fabric picture. History of Quilts. Colonists were not allowed to manufacture fabric – they were required to import fabric from Britain - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Quilting
Quilting
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Quilting
• Quilting is like putting puzzles together.
• Fabric strips are sewn together to make a fabric picture
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History of Quilts• Colonists were not
allowed to manufacture fabric – they were required to import fabric from Britain
• Imported fabric was expensive, so every scrap of fabric was used
• The US flag is rumored to be a “quilt” made by Betsy Ross, who owned an upholstery shop
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History of Quilts• Early settlers used
quilts to decorate their homes, to keep warm and to tell stories
• Political themes and family history were the stories told by the quilt’s images
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Getting Started• Choosing your
fabrics– Choose a color
scheme– Combine fabrics
with large and small print scales
– Place fabrics to get contrast between prints and colors
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Cutting Fabric• In order for the
pieces to fit precisely, every piece must be cut accurately
• Trace pattern piece onto fabric
• Use a rotary cutter, mat and ruler for accuracy
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Rotary Cutter• Saves time – can cut through several
layers of fabric at once• Place fabric on the mat• Disengage the safety mechanism• Place a ruler or cutting edge along
the marked line• Roll the blade along the cutting edge
keeping your fingers clear
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Making the 9 Square Quilt• Carefully pin each
row together• For a precise fit,
sew all seam allowances ¼ inch.
• Begin stitching slowly, removing the pins as you sew.
• Finish your pillow following directions
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Happy Valentine’s Day!