Sewing Tutorial: Quilting for Beginners

Created for beginner quilters, the Célestia pattern offers just the right amount of challenge to introduce a few essential quilting techniques. The pattern features a finished 12" x 12" central block that can be used on its own in a variety of projects, as well as two side panels that transform it into a finished 18" x 12" placemat.

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
• Crayon de marquage
• Fer à repasser
• Planche à repasser
• Thread for assembling
• Quilting ruler
• Aiguille universelle neuve
• Quilting 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.

Since the quilting world uses imperial as a measurement unit, we will use inches exclusively for this pattern.

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