Create Your Own Stunning Postage Stamp Quilt in No Time

I've always wanted to make a Postage Stamp quilt, but the idea of sewing together TONS of little 1.5" x 1.5" squares together frightened me. Until I found the Quiltsmart interfacing! I used Quiltsmart to make a 48" x 63" postage stamp quilt that contains 3,024 little pieces of fabric - all pulled from the scraps (YES, SCRAPS!) of my 'Rose in Bloom' BOM that I did with Fat Quarter Shop!
Quiltsmart interfacing is a great way to create stunning quilts - and in this video, I'm going to give you an easy-to-follow tutorial. By the time the video's over, I bet you'll be inspired enough to grab some of this interfacing (feel free to use one of my affiliate links below!) and get to work re-purposing your scraps into a super scrappy quilt!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:44 My Postage Stamp Quilt
00:59 Quiltsmart Grid Overview
01:46 Adding fabric to panels
03:59 Sewing the Rows
06:24 Clipping Seams
07:57 Sewing the Rows Together
11:23 Pressing the Panels
13:26 Sewing the Panels Together
21:00 Ending

[@sewbecca]

Hey friends! If you'd like to snag some of this interfacing, I found it in 2.5" and 2" at FQS here: ➝ 2" Grid Interfacing: shrsl.com/4cnob ➝ 2.5" Grid Interfacing: shrsl.com/4cno9

[@ThePerniciousAngel]

Tracie H. here. I done something similar with my granny square quilt that I posted in the group. I took poster board, marked out the size squares I was using, laid the lightest weight fusible I could find over the grid, and placed my squares on top of the fusible before using my pressing mat to press the squares onto the fusible. Love this method, makes points line up perfectly.

[@sewbecca]

Genius! You made your own grid interfacing! Well done!

[@OleGramps53]

Wife should use this, she hated all the postage stamp pieces she did for her workshop class she had.

[@georgiamccroy6527]

I have two shoe boxes full of 1-1/2” squares that I have been collecting for years with intention to make a postage stamp quilt. You’ve provided a solution and inspiration to actually get it done! I just ordered the panels that you linked. Thank you!!!

[@sewbecca]

I wonder how big your quilt would be if you used every one of those scraps!

[@donnaj.7297]

I used a grid interfacing when I made my grandson a Minecraft quilt.

[@sewbecca]

I could totally see that!

[@cazkiwinz4300]

I had a collection from the last five years of all my fabrics that I’d cut 4-8 x 2” squares as I got new fabrics and throwing them in tins “for one day”…. I finally started sewing them in July and after a couple of weeks I was 80% done ….it was fun, I just put (the 90s) Charmed on, got out 3 of my fave machines, my old Dressmaker Toyota, my beloved Bernina 1010 and my basic Brother …. and just swapped machines as I felt like it, sewing and having fun! I just don’t know how to finish it off yet 🤗 I didn’t use the interfacing way this time, I tend to onky do that for pixel quilt blocks as I thought it would be too heavy… and the ironing is brutal at this small size 🤗

[@connieking9873]

This is so special. Cindy Rang did this for her quilt for Quiltmas 2023 this year. Kates sun room is unbelievable on the Last Homely House. She has added to them in a small extended room. Your quilt turned out stunning. Love the colors congratulations. And Merry Christmas to you and your family. I am sure you already know but your own spit will take out blood if you prick your finger with pins. Hydrogen peroxide will also take it out.

[@melanietannertaylor0401]

Do you have an idea as get out scorching from an iron? Is that possible? 😢

[@sewbecca]

I don’t know, but I found this video. Maybe it will help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/baurYWdtqs94sJYsi=patrVfXOs1Wf0R-N

[@barbarawiedrich9699]

Wasn't Cindy Rang's quilt stunning? So impressed with her quilt and compared to the others within the group, hands down Cindy did a lot of hard work.

[@robinmarie5180]

The last Homely House did all her sun room curtains postage stamp. Hand sewn over paper templates, gorgeous.

[@sewbecca]

Hand sewn, oh my goodness!!!!

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

Actually, her curtains were not English paper pieced. She does a strip scrappy method, similar to how you would start a trip around the world block, then cut apart and randomly arrange the cut apart strips so that they show in squares once complete. She has a video that actually talks about how she put her curtains together, and YES, they are definitely lovely! ❤

[@robinmarie5180]

@@JennCadyFiddlyBits I'm sorry , I looked it up the video I watched was from 4 years ago. I got it messed up with the quilt for her granddaughter. My apologies.

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

@@robinmarie5180 That is no problem. The hexie, EPP quilt she made for Agnes was AMAZING!!! Took her three years to make and was simply gorgeous. I can totally understand the mixup. I really like the idea of this product Becca is showing here. Would make this super easy to do postage stamp blocks with those tiny scraps we all end up with.

[@robinmarie5180]

@@JennCadyFiddlyBits I loved that quilt so much I ordered the LaPassion hexagon quilt pattern 17,686 hexagons 77 page instructions. Thank you Merry Christmas 🤶

[@donnamason5757]

My husband always wanted me to do a quilt like this. I always told him nope but he is welcome to make it. I'm going to make him one and tell him he owes me big time now. I will not tell him how easy that it was to do.

[@sewbecca]

That makes me giggle and think about the commercial where the housewife threw flour all around the kitchen to make her family think dinner was harder than it really was! LOL

[@donnamason5757]

I remember that commercial the good old days @@sewbecca

[@sharonlyman3029]

Isn't this what Cindy did for Quiltmas this year? What a great idea! It makes the postage stamp confrontable.

[@sewbecca]

Yes it was!

[@patriciamoses2185]

I'd love to try it

[@vickichandler5872]

I bought some of the grid interfacing from the Fabric Patch and am looking forward to making a quilt top with this method. Thank you for all the tips in this tutorial. I am sure they will be very helpful when I start this project. Thanks again. Take care and blessings to y'all.

[@teresaallen4933]

I will definitely try this method. ❤

[@mineminemine6991]

I saw this grid interfacing on the Quiltmas 2023 day 4. have to say I was blown away. and I love the fabrics you've used for this quilt. I now see me making this postage stamp style quilt. and I do love this look for bags as well. that grid is a game changer - thanks for sharing the scrappy look.

[@SewTexas]

great quilt, I was not aware there is a backing for this, will check into getting one done.

[@brendahamrick9337]

Lord have mercy Becca, there is no way I would attempt this quilt!😍

[@wandawalker4191]

You do a great job on these tutorials!!

[@sewbecca]

Thank you so much!

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Gorgeous quilt, Becca!! I love postage stamp quilts and have made several flimsies. Still need to quilt them. I start with 2-inch squares or strips. I make mine in sets of 36 blocks, then put the 36 block units together to nake my quilt. I chain piece and don't use interfacing. I have even taught my 7-year-old granddaughters to do this to make doll quilts!

[@sewbecca]

That's awesome!

[@susierosefinlay]

A friend of mine use this method to make a lighthouse quilt from a cross stitch pattern, she won a ribbon for the quilt.

[@lindad6223]

🤯 just back from a three month retirement trip... and you start me off with a 3000+ piece quilt?!?!?!?!?

[@sewbecca]

Hahaha! Honestly, this did take me a few weeks to put together, but I didn't have to fiddle with tiny pieces thanks to the interfacing!

[@deniseb9171]

Lindad223 3 month retirement trip? Where'd you go, Lucky you 😊

[@lindad6223]

@@deniseb9171 .... first trip in four years... Flew into Gibraltar, to see the rock, made a pilgrimage walk on the Camino Portuguese, train & bus across Spain & France, plane to visit a friend in Sicily, then to Rome.... and I couldn't stand the thought of a plane home, so I hopped on a ship... throw in an uber and a taxi or two..... planes, trains, automobiles, a ferry, a ship and one worn out pair of tennies... wanna join me on the next walk across Spain??

[@lindad6223]

@@sewbecca - this is an awesome product. I'll have to add to my project list.

[@deniseb9171]

@@lindad6223 lol, I'm 75 and walking short distances now with a cane or walker 🤣. I love to see friends international trips. A friend walked the Camino Trail last spring. GOOD for you!

[@Sewwithdebee]

I made my own grid on wash away stabilizer for a placemat, the grid you have is difficult to find in our area. Wonderful matching method, love your quilt Becca

[@tangledthreadworks]

We were doing this for watercolor quilts in the "last century" 😂 Love seeing the idea revisited with scrappy look.

[@sewbecca]

Ooof, "last century" - man, now I feel old!

[@jenniferdavis5482]

I absolutely love this product! A few years ago I bought a kit of a John Dear tractor quilt for my great nephew and it had this product in it. You placed the different fabric on the squares to make the tractor image. I loved it so much I could see more quilts in my future so I bought a whole bolt of this interfacing. The possibilities are endless!

[@amyhofner6777]

A postage stamp quilt is on my to do list. This is definitely a game changer and I can’t wait to try it out.

[@karenbrunette6314]

Awesome video ❤it

[@PattymacMakes]

Great tutorial Becca!! I love how yours came out. And that's helpful info on the club in terms of having so much excess. Getting multiple projects from one fabric order is a great surprise!

[@sewbecca]

I totally agree! I've done a few BOM's with FQS, and I'm always blown away by the amount of scraps left over. I think I might toss some borders on this before I quilt it - but for purposes of this video, I wanted to keep the quilt limited to JUST fabric scraps!

[@louisemcroke6715]

Found the book for making coats with the Quiltsmart. Ordered the book and the 1.5" grid to make a jacket after the holidays! Thank you-I wouldn't have looked if you hadn't mentioned the coat!

[@sewbecca]

I’d love to see your boat when it’s done!

[@louisemcroke6715]

Be happy to send you a pic when it's done!@@sewbecca

[@scottydog6539]

I did watercolor quilt scenes/pictures like that. Same method.

[@GreenlandQuilter]

Hi Becca - Enjoyed the video

[@sewbecca]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericmel99]

This is brilliant. I have used this for smaller projects. This is absolutely gorgeous. Always a shout out to FQS for the extra fabric. Love your tutorials ❤

[@sewbecca]

FQS is my go-to for BOMs, I absolutely love them!

[@11Redgrave]

Love this quilt. Great tutorial. Thank you!!

[@cindyadams9823]

I love doing these quilts with the grid ❤

[@sewbecca]

It definitely takes the pain of working with small pieces out of the equation!

[@jeannehoffman1060]

I’m definitely going to try this!!

[@patriciaruppert201]

Awesome.

[@sewbecca]

Thanks!

[@deniseb9171]

WOW! SEW tiny. Turned out Gorgeous

[@sewbecca]

I know!!!! Each piece finishes at 1" x 1" square, and I LOVE it!

[@peggersf9709]

Thank you Becca. This quilt idea has been on my bucket list. This looks doable 😊🎉

[@kimdavenport9820]

I have use these in smaller projects but not a full quilts. I just love it❤️❤️❤️

[@sewbecca]

This was my first time using it in a larger project - mostly I use the grids in smaller projects!

[@marthascreativelife]

I absolutely love the Quilt Smart Grid interfacing!! It truly is a game changer for me! Love your videos as always Becca ❤

[@allisonlucero1345]

Very concise tutorial as per usual. Thank you!

[@sewbecca]

You're very welcome!

[@person2463]

This does look fun. Hugs, Chel 🌸

[@SharonRStudio]

Love this idea! I have to find the grid interfacing.

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@pattik2046]

Thanks so much! I'm in the process of cutting my scraps into one and a half inch squares. I am ordering this to help me with the seams! 😊

[@sewbecca]

can't wait to see what your project looks like!

[@louisemcroke6715]

This is the same technique that Quiltsmart used for their Mondo and Midi bags several years ago. Making the bag itself was a little confusing, but well worth the effort! Thanks, Becca!

[@sewbecca]

Yes! I think they have some other projects, too - I think I saw a coat?

[@mariejohns1387]

Love this!! I think this one is probably on every quilters bucket list!! Mine included. I bought some in 2” just to play with it but havent used it yet. Fun fun fun!!

[@sewbecca]

I can't wait to see what you make with it!

[@sewbeitquilts]

This is amazing Becca! Never heard of that grided interfacing! It sure looks really helpful!

[@sewbecca]

It really is!

[@billimhoff2149]

Loved it Becca! Getting ready to do my next CC gnome with the grid. I couldn't believe it was ready for quilting an hour and a half after I started

[@sewbecca]

It's a time saver, for sure!!!!

[@divadeb2u]

Your Postage Stamp quilt is beautiful. I watched Cindy Rang of The Fabric Patch do her Quiltmas 2023 quilt in pixels. I was intrigued. I bot a book on Pixel blocks AND 12 - 2 1/2 inch grid panels a week ago. Like April Story, I like to super size it. LOL. Now seeing your Postage stamp 1 1/2 grid project tutorial, I may begin sooner rather than later. I have containers of 2 1/2 squares cut from my scraps over the past few years to play with now. I have 1 1/2 too, but I am not ready for it yet. 2024 will be a scrappy year here. 😊

[@deniseb9171]

I just finished a Christmas quilt for my son. It used the pixel grid and made a Cross wall hanging. Really turned out great!

[@sewbecca]

I did a few of those a couple years ago for some friends!!

[@thehouseofjane]

Hi Becca, this is a game changer for sure! I never know of this interfacing but I'd definitely use it to make a quilt. TFS

[@sewbecca]

You are so welcome!

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

Yes! I want to make a pixelated quilt!!

[@sewbecca]

You can do it!!

[@dianebusbin1464]

Had just heard about a pixel quilt and was looking for ideal and how to do it. Ordered a book today

[@sewbecca]

Woo hoo! Ten Sisters (www.tensisters.com) has some awesome pixel quilt patterns! Spoiler alert: I own all of them!

[@constanceklagge]

Watching the replay. I've heard the interfacing grid is the best way to do small piecing in a shorter amount of time

[@sewbecca]

I think I would agree with that!

[@guesswhonancy9028]

That looks like it would make it easier done

[@sewbecca]

I think so, too! I hate to think about how much of a headache this quilt would have been without the interfacing!

[@MemoirsofaLongArmQuilter]

Hey Becca!!! What a cute and fun way to use up your left over fabric. I’ve only used the Ten Sisters grids. So far I have made 2 quilts using the grids. Loved how quickly the process went. I have a couple more gridded projects that I would like to make one day, can’t wait. Loved how yours came out and it’s screaming for a summer picnic in 2024.😊😊😊

[@chrisclark9862]

Love it!! How do you plan to quilt it?

[@sewbecca]

Not sure yet - probably a meander!

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

Question for you Becca, is this interfacing a permanent base for the finished quilt top? Assuming yes, does it ever soften up with use over time so that the quilt doesn’t feel stiff and has nice drape?

[@sewbecca]

Yes, it is permanent. It’s pretty light weight, though. I don’t know if it softens up - I’ve not used it in quilts that I plan to actually use. I’d assume it will soften up, but I honestly don’t know.

[@JennCadyFiddlyBits]

@@sewbecca thanks! I’ve never used interfacing with quilting before so I thought I’d ask. I know it makes the top stronger, but didn’t know if it sacrificed some of the buttery softness that comes with a hand made quilt.

[@sewbecca]

@@JennCadyFiddlyBits That makes sense. I'll keep y'all updated after the quilt is finished and I've washed it a few times!

[@cherylbergeson3858]

Hi I would like to try that. Where can someone get that? Also do you know if comes in larger sizes like 2 inches or 2 1/2 inches?

[@sewbecca]

Yes! You can absolutely get this in a variety of sizes. Here are a few links: 2.5" Grid Interfacing: shrsl.com/4cno9 2" Grid Interfacing: shrsl.com/4cnob

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

@sew becca did you cut all the square by hand or acuquilt?

[@sewbecca]

By hand!!

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

​@SewBecca yes!!! I can't wait to cut out 4000 squares. Very theraputic.

[@ArkansasGals]

Hey girl!!! I use that for that kind of quilts too. Ps I don’t think your subbed to me any more 😢😢 I hope it was a mistake

[@sewbecca]

I’m still subbed! I just went and double checked! You might not be seeing me listed in your subscribers list because I think my account got set to hide subscriptions, lol. I need to remember to turn that back on!

[@ArkansasGals]

Oh yayyyy!!! 😂

[@sandrapisano3667]

How many yards did u buy

[@sewbecca]

For the interfacing? I bought a full bolt of it, but normally you buy it by the panel (not by the yard). I needed 12 panels for this. :)

[@sirfloyd1]

Hi Donna here what glue do u use

[@sewbecca]

Nothing extra - just the glue that is already on the fusible interfacing. :)

[@63Kelsey]

Great job...3024 little 1.5" pieces Not really something that I will do. I have a friend who loves doing pineapple quilts with 1" pieces....too small for me.

[@sewbecca]

This was always on my bucket list. Now that it's done, I wonder if I'll ever do another one. Probably not for a while!