Alternative Way to Make a MINIATURE Patchwork QUILT

[@kathrynnielsen8367]

I love this idea for a miniture quilt, but could I suggest something? After weaving it, but upside down, iron on a piece of light iron-on interfacing (you will have to put another piece of fabric on top so you don't melt the interfacing). Then the weaving will stay in one piece and you can do what you want with it without it falling apart.

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Just the advice I needed! I struggled to think of how to stop the weaving from falling apart. Thank you so much for sharing this!💕💕💕

[@ArtistGayleenTaylor]

@@kathrynnielsen8367 good idea!

[@emilyrln]

Adding to this: you could put fusible interfacing ("Wonder Under" or similar) between the weaving and backing to join them, then bind the edges with a ribbon or more fabric strips using glue or more fusible interfacing. You could do a single ribbon folded in half, or use different ribbons for the top and bottom.

[@tinycraftlife]

@@emilyrln That's a great idea!

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Such a great idea weaving them together like that, sewing tiny patchwork squares is a fiddly pain in the butt....I know from experience! lol

[@tinycraftlife]

Lol! I am not good at sewing so had think of an easier way to do it😊I'm not sure I would have the patience either.

[@jenpink4298]

This is lovely! So very cozy! And it looks reasonably simple.

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you!💕I wanted one for my Victorian dollhouse and I just struggled to sew tiny pieces of fabric. I'm not good at sewing so had to think of an easier way to make one. 😊

[@jenpink4298]

@ It’s genius!

[@tinycraftlife]

@@jenpink4298 😄🥰

[@judygouchie9701]

My late sister used to make quilts like these. Watching this made me miss her all over again. This was an emotional video but I loved the quilt and pillow. Beautiful job!🥲

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you💕 I'm glad you liked the video but sorry it was emotional to watch. I can imagine the quilts that your sister made are beautiful.

[@palomamiyaya]

Super cute, you had such a great idea using the double side sticky tape.

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much💕I'm not very good at sewing😊

[@karakreations1103]

I’m finally starting to catch up on all the videos I’ve missed while at the cabins 😅 I’m totally in love with this lovely little blanket ❤❤ well done as always 🥰

[@tinycraftlife]

😊Thank you very much!🥰I hope you had a lovely time.

[@karakreations1103]

@ 😁the cabins are an Airbnb, I was there from med April to the end of October 😅 not that much fun cleaning and making beds 🫣just got home a couple of weeks ago, and started posting again 😆

[@tinycraftlife]

@@karakreations1103 Oh my goodness, that is hard work. Glad you're able to post again. I need to watch your videos but might only be during Christmas holidays when I can have a break😊

[@karinamller922]

OMG 😀🥰 Love love love it...amazing idea. TFS🙏 Big hugs

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it💕💕

[@miahindpaj9333]

This is SO freaking clever! Finally I know how to make one myself!

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it💕I'm not very good at sewing so had to think of an easier way to make a patchwork quilt in miniature😊

[@debbralehrman5957]

What a unique idea. That is such a restful choice of colours too. To be honest that would probably be the only way I would ever get a quilt done. It is truly lovely.👏🏼💕 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🎃🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you so much! 💕💕I wanted to think of a quicker way for making a patchwork quilt than sewing tiny squares. I'm not very qood at sewing 😊

[@sharonbeckett721]

I love this idea! Thank you for showing us how to make it so easily ❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you and you are very welcome💕

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Beautifully done a narrow bit lace cream or whatever across top would make it look more vintage and on edge of pillowcase.giong to make this for our dolls house were diong up thank you 🇬🇧

[@tinycraftlife]

Glad you like it💕I've got some of that lace and I can't believe I didn't use it... that would have made the quilt and pillow so much nicer!! 💕💕

[@pegeen6634]

Well done‼️I want that tape‼️🎃☠️👻🤩

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you!😊 The tape is Double Sided Sticky Tape ( or Adhesive Sticky Tape / Double sided Tape). You can find them in different widths.

[@nettieboyce]

absolutely gorgeous , love this idea , I will definitely try this . xx

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the idea😊

[@jdpenson3]

Thank you. I have so many fabric squares just and I was wondering what to do with them. Now I know what to do and how to do it. I ❤ this community.

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! Glad you like it💕I've always wanted to make small patchwork quilts and this was a quicker way for me than sewing tiny squares.

[@juliederry3719]

Beautiful l love it, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it💕💕

[@thecraftingnook6495]

Such a good tutorial thank you for sharing🥰

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! Glad you like it💕💕

[@MyMinimadness]

You clever lady...like the pot holders we made as kids at camp.

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you 😊I did a pot holder too when I was a child but with thick yarn😄

[@carlavaldez5327]

Brilliant ❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much😊

[@elizabethmcgrath6198]

Just wonderful and just in time as I have to make bedding and I am not the best at sewing never thought of gluing brilliant idea.

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you!💕 I'm not that good at sewing either so I had to think of an easier way to make a patchwork quilt.

[@missglenellen]

Looks so cozy and beautiful!

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! Glad you like it😊

[@darklady3397]

Wow, this is stunning ❤ Thank you so much 🙏

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much💕I'm glad you like it😊

[@RobynWright-f1g]

Really cute. Love it. Cheers Robyn ❤😊

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you so much Robyn!💕I'm glad you like it

[@fawntheresa5338]

Very cute little quilt

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you😊

[@ArtistGayleenTaylor]

Awesome work!! ❤ I was wondering how I was going to do one! Thank you so much😊

[@tinycraftlife]

Glad you like it!💕I'm not very good at sewing 😊

[@joantrainor6584]

Another wonderful creation!

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! Glad you like it😊

[@tinynina76]

Beautiful!

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much😊

[@agneschrismer9946]

That is such a beautiful little quilt. Thanks

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much💕😊

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I"M SCREAMING OVER HERE !!! THIS IS GENIUS!!!!!

[@tinycraftlife]

🥰😄I just can't sew 😂 Had to try another method

[@ИннаСухарева]

Здорово ! Как можно было додуматься так сделать....Это оригинально , результат космически хорош ! Спасибо за удовольствие !

[@tinycraftlife]

Большое спасибо! Я рад, что тебе это нравится. Я не очень хорошо умею шить, поэтому пришлось придумать другой способ сшить лоскутное одеяло😊

[@jillkent6134]

Looks great I’d be tempted to put a bit of batting inside layers to make it a bit more puffy

[@tinycraftlife]

That's a good idea💕💕

[@graceh8866]

So lovely and a great technique 💕💕💕

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much!💕💕 Glad you like it. I struggle with sewing so had to think of another way to make a patchwork quilt.

[@graceh8866]

@ well you did an amazing job. I never would have expected that you weren’t a sewer 💕💕💕

[@tinycraftlife]

@@graceh8866 Thank you🥰

[@pamboone4458]

That is brilliant!❤❤❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much💕glad you like it

[@Foxiepawstotti]

You are a genius! I love it❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you!💕 I'm not very good at sewing😊

[@Mercedesse.kreativ]

Stunning cool ❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! 💕

[@RedQueensJubileeClub]

Very nice

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you💕

[@papabear2515]

Adorable! Thanks !

[@tinycraftlife]

Glad you like it💕💕😊

[@modelandoestiloartesanias6324]

Super cute and I love the music, thanks

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the music too💕

[@marianapodavin]

This is really cute ❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you😊

[@nans969]

Beautiful

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you very much! 💕

[@estherwijnbeek8072]

Thanks for this genius idea to make a mini quilt :) I sew a lot of things for my Barbie room-boxes and had a long time plans to make a mini quilt but didn't like the idea of having to sew squires at such a small scale.

[@tinycraftlife]

I'm glad you like the idea! I had to think of another way to make one as I'm not good at sewing and I don't think I would have been able to sew all the tiny pieces together😊

[@DJ-mj3wd]

I've been wanting to make a Barbie Patchwork quilt, but such a daunting task! You have a great idea using the double-sided tape! Thank you! I'm going to use it! yay

[@miahindpaj9333]

Same. Off to the fabric stash 👍

[@tinycraftlife]

Glad you like it!😊💕 I'm not very good at sewing so had to think of an easier way to make it.

[@tinycraftlife]

😊💕

[@helma-rs4kr]

Like always: I want one!!! For me🙃! ❤❤❤❤❤ I saved such tiny printed fabrics to use as wallpaper. This is beter. Thanks again for the inspiration, the wonderfull ideas and the clear explanation how to achive the house i want to shrink for.

[@tinycraftlife]

😊 Thank you! I'm glad you like it💕💕 I'm not good at sewing😂 I've always wanted a full size patchwork quilt for myself. Maybe one day I will actually start sewing one but for now, it has to be in miniature.

[@helma-rs4kr]

@tinycraftlife im in your army. Always 6/10 at school. 2 for me, 4 for my mother.. Can't have everything. We find other solutions, hence fabric for wallpapaer 😂 🩷🩷🩷 keep up the good work.🩷🩷🩷

[@tinycraftlife]

@@helma-rs4kr 😄🥰

[@IloSa-ux6yp]

Heee.... ich hab' zuerst gefragt, ob ich nach dem Schrumpfen einziehen darf!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tinycraftlife]

@@IloSa-ux6yp 🤣🥰

[@IloSa-ux6yp]

Wunderhübsch!!😍 Ich habe bei meiner kleinen Tagesdecke eine Borte außenrum gehäkelt und es hat ewig gedauert. Hätte ich diese Quiltdecke vorher gesehen, hätte ich mir viel Zeit gespart.😂 Wunderwunderschön!!❤😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐

[@tinycraftlife]

Danke schön!💕 Ich freue mich, dass es dir gefällt. Ich wünschte, ich könnte häkeln. Ich bin auch nicht sehr gut im Nähen.

[@IloSa-ux6yp]

@tinycraftlife Oh, wirklich? 🤔Das kann ich gar nicht glauben, wenn ich sehe, mit wie viel Liebe und Geschick das alles gebastelt ist?! Ich habe für mein Puppenhausbett auch kleine Kissen genäht und und einen Bettvorleger gehäkelt, bin mir aber nicht sicher, ob ich zB so ein Waffeleisen basteln könnte, oder diese wunderschönen Lampen aus dem Spukzimmer. 😊

[@tinycraftlife]

@@IloSa-ux6yp Du bist so nett. Vielen Dank. Meine Großmutter und meine Mutter haben früher gehäkelt, aber ich habe es nie gelernt und bedauere, dass ich sie nicht gebeten habe, es mir beizubringen. Ich bewundere Menschen, die das können. Ich wette, dein Puppenhaus sieht so schön aus.

[@emilyrln]

As brilliant as this method is, I have to admit I'm obsessed with the idea of sewing a quilt at this size 😂 I've done small piecework before (2cm hexagons for a needle book), and squares would be easier and faster than all that minuscule hand-sewing between the hex edges!

[@tinycraftlife]

Wow!😄 I wish I could sew.

[@marionsmith3851]

Wow

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you😊

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

It's beautiful! I'd like you to make me one in shades of light blue and white, approx 2.5 metres square! No it's not a miniature... it's for my bed! 😁 Seriously, it's so pretty! I want one! 😘

[@tinycraftlife]

😂😄Thank you!🥰Problem is that I'm not that good at sewing😂 I have always wanted a big one for myself too but have been putting it off as I know it would take me ages to try to sew one🤣and it would be all wonky and have holes in it

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

@tinycraftlife *LONG REPLY BUT PLEASE READ!* In all honesty now, I URGE you to grab yourself a cheap, secondhand if necessary, sewing machine and glue your face to the screen of the "University Of KZbin!" A quick breakdown of sewing is to look at it like this, most of the "work" of sewing, is the measuring, cutting, and ironing. You can do all of those, right? You don't need a sewing machine that has all the bells and whistles, I PROMISE you. MOST projects use a plain old straight stitch! Most projects are ALSO made from straight lines and squares or rectangles. Pillowcases, curtains, handbags, cushions, tablecloths, placemats, napkins, T towels, tablet covers, purses, wallets, pouches, quilts, sheets, fitted sheets, duvet covers, book covers, pencil cases, make up bags, reusable shopping bags, drawstring bags, blinds, home decor, fabric baskets or boxes, and even most clothes! If you look around your home right now, and think of everything that is made of fabric, the majority are square or rectangle. Go on, have a look and tell me I'm wrong...😉 Yes even a whole ton of clothes are joined up rectangles, including most dresses, even the most fancy ones! You know what the secret is...ELASTIC! Here's a VERY BASIC example: 1. Imagine having two large rectangles of fabric, each of them being 1 metre wide, by, 1½ metres long. 2. Lay them right sides together, and sew up both the edges that are 1½ metre, to form side seams. 3. You've now formed a big fabric tube yes? 4. Still leaving it inside out, take it to the ironing board, to work on the shorter 1 metre edges. Fold one end of the "tube" back by ½ an inch and iron. When you've gone all the way round, fold over ½ an inch again and iron. Sew this hem down to keep it neat. 5. Repeat this process for the other end of the tube, except this time, fold back ½ an inch and iron, followed by folding 1 inch on the second time round. Iron well, and sew this hem neatly in place all the way round, but leave 2 inches unsewn. 6. Measure out elastic that is the length that fits comfortably around your body, straight across above your boobs but going under each armpit. Pull it snug for a comfy but secure fit, and cut that length off. 7. Using a safety pin on one end of the elastic, feed it through the gap you left unsewn all the way round that 1 inch hem. When the elastic comes back through the gap, overlap the two ends of the elastic by 1 inch, and sew back and forth multiple times to secure the elastic firmly. Sew the 2 inch gap shut of the hem. 8. Turn it the right way out and iron the whole thing if necessary, then it's time to style it. Pull the tube on over your head and pull your arms out so the elastic holds it firmly in place. You've now created a very basic strapless maxi dress. A "tube" dress, that's why tube tops are called that! It may not look very flattering depending on your shape or size, but it's perfect as a beach cover up, or even for getting changed on the beach without anyone seeing, if you pop the elastic round your neck instead so your arms can rummage underneath. It's also perfect for lounging at home in warmer weather. But, just because it's basic, doesn't mean you can't build an ENTIRE wardrobe out of these. How? Imagine wearing a necklace with a large decorative brooch type pendant hanging on it, and clipping that to the middle of the neckline of the dress, to create a glam halter neck dress look. Slip on a jacket, cardigan or shrug to cover your arms for a more formal look. Tie a fabric scarf or loose belt around your waist to give you more definition. Strap on a proper fixed belt snugly, and pull the fabric out above the belt to shorten the skirt length and make the top more baggy. Throw a t shirt over the dress and knot at the waist to give a more slouchy, casual, boho look. Just by varying the fabric and the length of these "tubes", you could literally have an entire wardrobe all year round for any occasion. A black sparkly fabric left flowing, can look boho chic with sunglasses, loose ponytail, sandals, a sun hat, and layered bracelets and necklaces. The exact same tube could be dressed up with a halter brooch necklace, hair in a soft up-do, sparkly drop earrings, high heels, a clutch bag, and tying a long black belt around your waist that trails at the back. Ok, sorry, I know I've gone into one 😂 but I'm just SOOOO incredibly passionate about females being able to sew. "Feminine" skills such as baking and sewing have long since been frowned upon by feminists claiming women can be anything they want. Yes of course they can, absolutely! But that also includes being FREE to choose to be a "traditional" female. Surely the idea of freedom for women, is to WIDEN their choices, not swap one set of skills for another!? That's still just as limiting then isn't it? All women gained from that, was having to multitask more than ever and being burnt out. Younger women (generally speaking) are typically more interested in wearing fashionable clothes, but nice clothes aren't a priority if you have children, and Mums often sacrifice treats for themselves in favour of something the children or the home needs. Money is tight for people right now and even children's needs are limited with the cost of living. But there's always charity shops, with curtains, blankets, tablecloths and bedding, metres of potential sewing fabric for very cheap, that can easily become other things. If your little girl grows too tall for a dress, shorten it to a top or skirt for next year. Jeans can become shorts. Patchwork is a great way to maximise limited fabrics of one design, by choosing a bundle of smaller fabrics that complement each other, they can be patched to form a bigger piece of fabric. Old adult t shirts can become leggings, shorts or pyjama bottoms for little ones. Any scraps can be turned into smaller projects such as wallets and purses, multiple scraps can be turned into reusable grocery bags, fabric toy bins. Strips can be plaited to make a boho belt, bracelet cuffs, added to jean hems for decoration, or stitched in a coil to make coasters, place mats or keep coiling bigger and make bathmats or even big washable rugs. All homes need storage and organisation. You can tidy up a toy-cluttered bedroom that is limited on space for more furniture, by hanging cheap coat-hooks along their bedroom wall, or screwing up a length of scrap wood and screwing cup hooks all along it, and then hang a bunch of drawstring bags along the wall. They could match their room by using plain coloured sheets for example. I did this in my Son's bedroom so toy cars went into one bag, Lego in another, toy animals in the next etc, all the smaller bits and bobs. Ideal for craft rooms too. You can also make thicker padded drawstring bags for putting trainers in so they don't get scuffed in the washing machine. Or make them with net curtain lace fabrics, for putting bras or socks in the washing machine. The thin net curtain bags are also great for buying fresh fruit and vegetables instead of using plastic bags. They weigh hardly anything, are reusable, and allow the cashier to see what's inside. They are also great for hanging on bath taps for putting bath toys in neatly whilst allowing them to drip. You can also make those hanging pockets and they can go on the back of a kitchen cabinet door for bin bags, new dishcloths, that sort of thing. In the hallway for wooly hats and gloves. By the door with doggy 💩 bags, brush, leads, collars, flea drops, worming tablets, nail clippers etc. Hanging pockets are perfect for prescription pills, pens, pencils, scissors, stapler and staples, elastic bands, paper clips, hair clips and scrunchies, make up, combs and brushes, seed packets, small tools, toys...the list is endless of what simple square pockets on a larger hanging square of fabric can be used for! Ok I'm gonna shut up now but I truly do hope you overcome your fear and go for it! It is MUCH EASIER than you think and can literally transform your home, storage, organisation, shopping, clothing. I think a sewing machine, even with limited experience, is the ULTIMATE gift that keeps on gifting, and keeps on growing the more you do! You're a very creative, imaginative and accomplished young woman ANYWAY! You and a sewing machine, pfft, you'll pick it up in NO TIME at all, and it might just be the best skill that you ever gift yourself. 😘 (Sorry for the Novel! 😳)

[@tinycraftlife]

@@tamielizabethallaway2413 You have truly inspired me! So many great ideas and I really want to make that dress! I've kept a lot of vintage fabric pieces but haven't had the courage to make something with them. I have to get over my fear, watch a lot of sewing videos and start with basics. ! It's definitely a skill I would be using a lot. Thank you!🥰

[@lauraguglielmazzi3052]

❤❤❤💯💯👍👍👏🏼👏🏼

[@tinycraftlife]

😊💕💕

[@amylandry4108]

L🤩VE !!

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you!💕😊

[@rl1947]

❤

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you!😊

[@teleriferchnyfain]

Just SEW it!!!!!

[@DawnDavidson]

Haha! I had a similar thought, but then I also sew. This is a great method for someone who doesn’t know how or doesn’t have the equipment.

[@tinycraftlife]

😂

[@tinycraftlife]

😂 yes, it's for someone who can't sew, doesn't have the equipment etc.😊💕

[@whatevernextpolyclayartisa8839]

Oh I so love this idea as I too am not too handy with a needle so this quilt is just perfect for me! Also I am sure now I have this idea in my head it will be useful for other projects too! Can't wait to play! Thank you so much for sharing. You have such amazing ideas! I always look forward to your videos. ♥ Thank you too @kathrynnielsen8367 for sharing your idea of the interfacing which finishes things off nicely much appreciated. 🌻

[@tinycraftlife]

Thank you so much!💕💕 I'm glad this is useful. It definitely can be used in other projects too. I also had a thought that you can make this quilt a bit fancier by turning it 90 degrees and instead of having squares, they would look diamond shaped. Not sure if this makes sense. @jeanettereynolds3151 also gave a great idea to add a narrow bit of lace across the top and on edge of pillowcase. @kathrynnielsen8367 idea of interfacing is such a great idea. It makes the quilt a lot neater and sturdier. I am going to make a few more of these quilts by trying the new ideas😊

[@whatevernextpolyclayartisa8839]

​@@tinycraftlife Very useful for me for sure. I like the idea of diamonds as an alternative to squares, so I will try this too. I may try making matching curtains and even a rug because once the interfacing is ironed on you could theoretically cut the quilting into any shape and put a fringe around it to finish it off? You have opened pandoras box here! 😁🤣😂

[@tinycraftlife]

@@whatevernextpolyclayartisa8839 That is so true! 🤣Pandoras box has truly been opened!