Embroidered Quilt, or recycling old clothes into beauty.
Hello everyone! I have posted several videos on my YouTube channel showing how I make an embroidered quilt. It is a lot of work, but I hope the results are worth it! So, first I cut up 2 old coats, 3 jackets and 2 pants. I cut out squares and embroidered each one. Of course, I couldn’t have done it without my amazing Bernina sewing and embroidery machine!
You can watch this series of videos and follow the sequence of my work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88-aBxhKIs4&list=PLmUVrN61lH3yBsE8IWUzG70p9-jiLNQp7
Finally all 121 blocks are embroidered. It was very difficult for me to choose the patterns for embroidery, because I have about 100 designs for embroidery blocks. In addition, on my machine you can combine different patterns together. So the options can be endless!
Now I can start connecting the blocks into strips. This method of joining is often used by quilters.
The first step is to place together the embroidered block, the lining, the folded strip for the back side and the strip for the front side.
Sew together. I use a seam guide when sewing to ensure that all seam allowances are the same and perfectly even.
Step two is to press the seam. I use a special mini iron. It saves time ( Of course, because I don’t have to get up and go to the ironing board every time ) and helps to achieve a perfect result!
Step three is to stitch the second block with the lining. And be sure to iron this seam.
Step four – sew close to the on the front side, catching the strip on the back side. To avoid having to baste each strip by hand before sewing, I also iron this strip. To avoid having to baste each strip by hand before sewing, I also iron this strip with my small iron.
Step five is a decorating stitch. I chose “Home Sweet Home”. I think it will add coziness and “cuteness” to my quilt. It will also strengthen the joints of the blocks.
Every block I sew brings me closer to finishing the work! Wish me patience and good luck!
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Beautiful embroidery patterns! Eager to see the completed quilt – it already looks gorgeous.
Thank you so much for your support, Muskaan! Your praise is very inspiring! Oh, I can’t wait to see the result myself!