SEWING TUTORIAL – Introduction to quilting
FREE PATTERN : CELESTIA
Created for quilting beginners, the Celestia contains just enough challenges to give you an overview of some quilting techniques. This pattern is designed to have a 12″ x 12″ finished size center block that you can use on its own in various projects, as well as two side strips to turn it into an 18″ x 12″ placemat.
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MATÉRIEL
You will find in this list the must-have to recreate this project.
Fabrics and batting
Colour 1 (red) : 15 cm
Colour 2 (beige) : 30 cm
Colour 3 (pink) : 15 cm
Back : 35 cm
Bias: 25 cm OR a pre-made bias of 65” (165 cm)
Batting: 35 cm
Accessories
Rotary cutter
New blade
Cutting mat
Quilting ruler
Marking tool
Iron
Ironing board
Thread for assembling
Quilting thread
New universal needle
Wonder clips or pins
Sewing machine
Important note about the required materials:
When making our first quilt, it can be tempting to use the tools we have at home. However, it is important to know that the tools used will have a significant impact on the accuracy of the project and that accuracy is critical when making a quilt. The use of a rotary cutter, a ruler and a cutting mat becomes essential.
LIST OF CUTS
Since the quilting world uses imperial as a measurement unit, we will use inches exclusively for this pattern.
Colour 1 (red)
- 1 square of 4.5″ x 4.5”
- 2 squares of 4″ x 4”
- 8 squares of 2.5″ x 2.5”
Colour 2 (beige)
- 4 squares of 4.5″ x 4.5”
- 8 rectangles of 4.5″ x 2.5”
- 4 squares of 4″ x 4”
Colour 3 (pink)
- 2 squares of 4″ x 4”
- 8 squares of 2.5″ x 2.5”
Bias
- 1 square of 12” x 12”
Back
- This piece will be cut later in the quilting process.
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