Clean and Simple Wall Quilt

Today have decided to share a small wall quilt pattern.  For this quilt I used six different prints, one solid, and a background color.

You will need:
1/3 yd solid
1/2 yd backing
1/4 yd of five prints (you will have plenty of extra fabric)
1/2 yd of print use excess as binding
Coordinating thread

To start you will want to cut the solid into thirty four 2.5 X 2.5 squares, cut eleven in half to form a 45-45-90 triangle.

Then create three 2.5 X 2.5 squares out of each  print, cut all of these in half to create 45-45-90 triangles.
Set the pattern on a flat surface and begin to sew lengthwise strips together.
After you have finished sewing the front I would recommend using a basting spray to keep the backing, batting, and front together, then sew accost the quilt making line that are 1/4 in apart.  Finish the quilt by creating bias tape to cover your open edges.

Quilted Sewing Cover

 When I was looking to make a new sewing machine cover I couldn't decide on a single fabric, so I quilted one instead to incorporate more fabrics!All you need to make this cover is five fat quarters, coordinating thread, and a rotary cutter and mat (can be made with fabric scissors instead).

 Here is my set up, I thought the turquoise and purples looked cute together so I was able to grab some that looked nice and were on sale!

 With fat quarters if they are pre-bundled you want to make sure you iron them well. For quilting if you cut fabric with a crease it will mess up your entire pattern.  Though it seems like a hassle ironing is worth the time.

 I cut the fat quarters into five inch wide strips, and then cut 5in x 5in squares from that.

After I cut  out the squares, I cut each square in half to make a triangle.

After I finished cutting the triangles out I was able to assemble the "quilt top". I sewed together the triangles to make squares again (mixing up colors), then I made on long strip of eleven squares (one square consists of two triangle).  Then I created two three square by five square rectangles.  The rectangles are meant to cover the front and back of the machine.  You can easily line this quilt top: however i did not on mine due to how hot my machine gets sometimes. PS sorry I forgot to take photos of the assembly process!

Hello Blog-o-sphere

Hi there, and welcome to Claire's Craft Nook.  I share a passion for crafts and thought it would be fun to post my creations and ideas for other brave heart-ed weekend crafters!  My main "talents" are quilting, knitting, and crocheting.  I love all, but have found myself quilting more than anything else lately.  I hope to post ideas for quilts and twists on the classics, as well as some easy do it yourself projects.  I try to make things that "keep it fresh", I use modern ( not ultra-modern), clean patterns that will help spruce up any room! I am a "Full time student"; however, when I find free time its not only spent on crafts, but also biking, swimming, and golfing with friends. Oh, and how could I forget my little pup Baba, a needy, yet absolutely adorable Cockapoo! I hope my blog helps get give you motivation to start your own craft project.
XX,
Claire