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Quilt Alphabet Learning Blanket
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

Quilt Alphabet Learning Blanket Embroidery Project

By   Barbara Geer   on   July 01, 2014
  • SKILL LEVELSome Experience
  • TIME REQUIRED08:00
Description

This charming quilt features the alphabet, making it a perfect cuddly learning tool for children. The quilt is designed with colorful blocks, each showcasing a different letter, ideal for educational and decorative purposes in a child's room. Step-by-step instructions are included.

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Materials

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Materials
  • 2 yards of 44" white fabric
  • 3 yards of 44" fabric for trim and back. This can be the same fabric or the trim and back can contrast.
  • 2 yards of quilt batting
  • Embroidery Designs (choose desired or appropriate size)
  • Fabric listed above
  • Tear-away backing of choice
  • Embroidery thread in colors of choice
  • Embroidery machine
  • Sewing machine
  • Sewing thread to match trim
  • Cutting mat, rotary cutter, scissors, iron

    • Designs used in this project
    Final Product: What You Will Create
     

    Step 1:
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    The project uses 8" blocks, so cut the length of the main fabric in 8" widths.

    Step 2:
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    Position each of the 8" strips on the cutting mat and cut at 8" again. You will now have 8" blocks.

    Step 3:
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    Place the trim fabric on the cutting mat and cut into 3" strips.

    Step 4:
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    With right sides together, stitch the strips to the squares. Place five squares across for each row. When the rows are completed (six rows), stitch the strips between each row as well. Last, use the strips to make a border around the entire quilt.

    Step 5:
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    The four quilt corner designs use the text for the A-B-C Song. Place those designs in the appropriate corners. Then, beginning at the second square in the first row, embroider the alphabet, one letter per square.

    Step 6:
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    Place the backing fabric on the work surface wrong side up. Cover the back with quilt batting. Place the quilt top last, pulling all layers as taut as possible. Tie in the center of each strip in as many as necessary to secure batting. The higher the quality of the batting, the fewer times you need to tie. I tied each corner.

    Step 7:
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    The back fabric should be larger than the quilt top. The batting should extend all the way out to the edge of the top.

    Step 8:
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    Fold the edge of the quilt back twice and pin securely to the quilt top. The more you pin, the easier it will be to stitch without getting tucks in the fabric.

    Step 9:
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    Stitch close to the edge of the turned up quilt back.
    Meet the Author: Barbara Geer
    Barbara Geer
    Barbara Geer, Creative Director/Digitizer, Grand Slam Designs, an embroidery stock design and contract digitizing operation, has been in the decorated apparel industry since 1990. She is a popular speaker at commercial decorated apparel and home embroidery events. She also is a frequent contributor to commercial and home embroidery publications such as EMB, Stitches, and Printwear. You may reach Barbara at 218-222-3501; e-mail [email protected] or visit her Web site at www.grandslamdesigns.com.
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