Introduction - Rainbow baby quilt sew along
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Welcome to the Rainbow Baby Quilt Sew along. Over the next few weeks we will be sewing a super bright and fun baby quilt, based on one of the deigns from my book 'Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts'.
When I wrote my book 'Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts' I really wanted to be able to encourage new quilters and spread my love of (and addiction to) quilting. One of the simplest quilt projects in the book is the Rainbow Picnic quilt, so I thought we could do a sew along for this quilt. However, there is a twist, we will be making a baby quilt version, so a little smaller than the original. I have, previously made this quilt as a smaller baby quilt and it was really well received as a gift, it's also the perfect size for trying some new skills. |
The Quilt
The design is based around a nine patch design, but with a cheat, i do like to make life easier! The original
picnic quilt in the book is 51" square, we will be making a sweet baby version which is 36" square.
How will this work?
Each week, starting on Friday 26th June I will upload instructions, helpful tips and tricks and a video to support you making this quilt. If you have quilted before you will probably be able to complete this really easily, if this is your first time then there will be lots of advice and support for you.
Timetable:
12th June - Introduction, fabric requirements & helpful tips
26th June - Cutting out and making strips
3rd July - Making blocks and finishing the top
10th July - Quilting and binding tips
The design is based around a nine patch design, but with a cheat, i do like to make life easier! The original
picnic quilt in the book is 51" square, we will be making a sweet baby version which is 36" square.
How will this work?
Each week, starting on Friday 26th June I will upload instructions, helpful tips and tricks and a video to support you making this quilt. If you have quilted before you will probably be able to complete this really easily, if this is your first time then there will be lots of advice and support for you.
Timetable:
12th June - Introduction, fabric requirements & helpful tips
26th June - Cutting out and making strips
3rd July - Making blocks and finishing the top
10th July - Quilting and binding tips
How to get involved?
Simply join in, there is no need to sign up or anything just jump straight in! There will be lots of information and helpful resources here on my website and over on my Instagram page. Each week a new page will be added with all of the information you need for that week, or click the links below.
You can show me what you are up to using the hashtag #rainbowdreamssewalong and #modernrainbowpatchworkquilts and don't forget to tag me @paulasteel.quilts
Simply join in, there is no need to sign up or anything just jump straight in! There will be lots of information and helpful resources here on my website and over on my Instagram page. Each week a new page will be added with all of the information you need for that week, or click the links below.
You can show me what you are up to using the hashtag #rainbowdreamssewalong and #modernrainbowpatchworkquilts and don't forget to tag me @paulasteel.quilts
Let's Get Ready !
Ok so before we start actually sewing we need to get our fabrics ready. For this quilt we are looking for 8 colours to create a rainbow and 2 background fabrics. You'll find the fabric requirements below and some really helpful videos if you need some extra advice around buying fabric or making a rainbow.
Fabric Requirements:
NOTE - These requirements leave you a bit extra fabric, so if you have a oopsie then it won't be a problem. * Alternative - As we will be cutting 2½" strips you could use a Jelly Roll strip for the rainbow colours, if you have some left over. |
Videos and helpful resources
What's Next?
Come back on Friday 26th June, with your fabric ready and we'll start cutting out the fabrics and sewing together some strips. They'll be helpful tips and advice for beginner quilters too. 
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