How many yards of fabric do I need for a Quillow?
To make a small quillow, you will need 2 yards of fabric for the top, 2 yards for the back, an 18″ square for the right side of the pillow (do you have an orphan block you could use?) and an 18″ square for wrong side, plus a crib size batting. Start by placing the top and bottom pieces right sides together.
What size are Quillows?
Quillows. Quillows are small quilts that have a pocket on the front. The quilt can be folded up into a pillow. They are usually about 4×5 feet, just big enough to wrap around one person.
How big should the pocket be on a Quillow?
The size of the quillow will be the width of fabric (WOF) and 2 yards in length. The pocket is two 17” squares. Seams are ¼”.
What is a puff quilt?
If you’re wondering “what is a puff quilt”, it’s basically a quilt in which each block is filled with toy stuffing before the quilt is finished, giving it a puffy effect. Puff quilts are also sometimes known as biscuit quilts or bubble quilts. It’s made a little bit differently than a traditional quilt.
What is a Minky fabric?
As you may know, Minky fabric is a type of fleece. It’s 100% polyester, making it ideal for blankets, throw pillows and even quilt backing. But how is Minky fabric different? Minky is softer and warmer than regular fleece. That’s why we call them blankets that feel like hugs!
What is a yoyo quilt?
What Is a Yo Yo Quilt? Yo-yo quilts are made from round pieces of fabric with long stitches along their turned-under outer edges. Stitches are pulled to gather the circles into rosettes. It’s common to see yo-yo quilts with no quilt batting or backing. Those projects are used as coverlets or as throws.
How do you Make A quillow quilt pattern?
Quillow Pattern~. 1) Sew a zig zag along the top of the pocket square. 2) Place in the center of the quilt along one edge- Sew three sides…leaving the inside edge open (this edge should have the zig zag stitching) 3) Fold the quillow side into the center– the pocket will be on the outside. 4) Fold the other side into the center.
How do you make a pocket for A quillow?
To make the pocket: Pin the layers together in the order above and then stitch a ½” seam around three sides. Leave open the side with the bottom edge of the reverse fabric and the top of the patchwork front (This open edge will be stitched into the quilt binding). Remove the pins and turn the sandwich inside out.
What’s the best way to make a pillow?
Use precut 10-inch squares and fat quarters to create a reversible pillow. Appliqué house and heart shapes, then frame each appliquéd block with stripe and tone-on-tone borders. Get the free pillow pattern here. Use large rickrack and prints to create a square patchwork pillow. Get the free pillow pattern here.