Puff Squares
08-22-2015, 12:24 AM
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installment 4 Batting and finishing the square
Cut desired batting to approximate size of square (when all 4 edges are sewn together, open up the bottom so it sits flat and the sides stick up with a hole in the top) However thick you want.
The wrong side of the fabric will be facing out. The right side is inside. Using a large safety pin, pin the batting to the square from inside the hole (right side of fabric). Turn inside out, work the corners and batting out.
Fold raw edges at the top of opening in and sew a large gathering stitch. I use a heavy duty thread, doubled for this part. Pull tight, tie off, make one quilt stitch through the bottom where the folds cross, back up and tie off again. Square is done
The wrong side of the fabric will be facing out. The right side is inside. Using a large safety pin, pin the batting to the square from inside the hole (right side of fabric). Turn inside out, work the corners and batting out.
Fold raw edges at the top of opening in and sew a large gathering stitch. I use a heavy duty thread, doubled for this part. Pull tight, tie off, make one quilt stitch through the bottom where the folds cross, back up and tie off again. Square is done
08-22-2015, 12:38 AM
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Installment 5 Almost there :)
I just use a simple stitch to sew the squares together.
To make it easier, I finger press the edges before I start.
Assemble a whole row, then put the row on the quilt....
Then go back and do small visible stitches in pretty colors to hold the squares tight to each other, and close the small gaps my simpler stitch left.
No two fabrics alike, and I try not to put any two of the same color, value, or pattern style next to each other.
whew, all done. I need to find my tripod.
To make it easier, I finger press the edges before I start.
Assemble a whole row, then put the row on the quilt....
Then go back and do small visible stitches in pretty colors to hold the squares tight to each other, and close the small gaps my simpler stitch left.
No two fabrics alike, and I try not to put any two of the same color, value, or pattern style next to each other.
whew, all done. I need to find my tripod.
08-22-2015, 12:55 PM
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When I was a teenager, many 50+- years ago, a neighbor lady I would stay with when mom and dad went away, made these squares, sewed up 3 1/2 sides turned right side out and used poly fill, sewed opening closed and tied the center with yarn or heavy thread and tied a knot in center of each one. Then made rows and sewed them together to make a quilt. Never saw a finished quit that I noticed, but lots of squares that I remember. Love this pattern. Thanks for the pictures.
08-23-2015, 06:45 AM
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Very pretty. I made a baby puff quilt that I just gave to my GD's friend last week. She just loved it. Always thought about making one for my bed too but you know how that goes! lol Just not enough hours in the day
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