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I have never made a quilt before but would like to try this. I have seen many tied quilts. Could you tie this quilt if so please explain and with what? Thanks. I would like to make a quilts to fit a twin size bed.

-- Contributed by: Heather

Patricia,

I think a straight stitch should be fine for a baby quilt, as long as the fabric is sturdy and machine washable. As for tacking the layers together, I'd just pick a spot that looks the most natural in your design. The closer together they are, the sturdier the end result will be.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

I've never quilted before, but this idea has inspired me. However, I'm making the quilt for a baby, so feel like it might need to be sturdier. If I want to tack the three layers together at various points, how far apart should the tacks be, and what kind of stitch do you recommend I use? I'm a pretty poor seamstress, so I hope something simple will work. Thanks for the inspiration-- getting my new year off to a good start!

-- Contributed by: Patricia

Julie,

That's a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing your project.

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

Another easy quilt, by placing the backing down first (facing down),then the batting,and then place the quilt top(facing up)on top of both layers. Then fold the backing edges over the layers,roll the edges under,pin and hem all the way around. The backing fabric creates a nice contrast around the quilt.Super Simple.

-- Contributed by: julie

Carla,

Place the quilt pieces with the design you want to be on the outside of the quilt facing each other. When you sew the pieces together and flip the piece inside out, you'll have finished seams with the design visible and the filling material on the inside of the quilt.

Good luck with your project!

Dana Hinders

LoveToKnow Crafts Editor

-- Contributed by: Danahinders

In inspiration for the easy quilt I don't understand these directions. I have never wuilted but would like to start with something easy. Could you plese explain this quote from the directions. "Your fabric pieces need to be wrong sides together with your muslin or batting stacked on top. This way, when you sew the seams and turn it out, the front and back will be on the outside and the filling material will be on the inside." Thank yoou for taking time to help me. Carla

-- Contributed by: Carla
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