Easy Patchwork Quilt tutorial

Easy Patchwork Quilt tutorial
💨Please note- that this is not the updated way I put these quilts together. IF you'd like the BLOCK building version, please refer to my new pattern here: sewhungryhippi...
💨This new Patchwork Quilt pattern has a ton of information inside, including color talk, 10 different starting patch sizes, how to cut fabric efficiently, and more. There is also a video link embedded for the NEW way of building this quilt.
💨This tutorial is for those that have asked how I used to put my early (2012-2017) patchwork quilts together. It's super easy, my aim is to show that ANYONE can do this. Perfection is not the goal, making is.
I am sorry the audio is out of sync in a few spots, just ignore my face and listen to the words.
Happy Sewing!!
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💫 Quilt demo is using 4" squares
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[@lizryan6289]

I'm 74 and began quilting 5 years ago. I do squares also. These are easy for my hands and shoulders. I love quilting, wish I discovered it 30 yrs ago. But, now I'm making up for lost time. Just found your channel, love it.

[@SewHungryHippie]

I'm so glad you're here Liz! Never too late to get quilting! :D

[@Betsyboo1883]

I love the seam tip to avoid shadow underneath lighter fabrics!

[@lesa6399]

You are so enjoyable to listen to! Your collection of scraps are causing me envy! 😄 Thank you for sharing!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Oh thank you!

[@flatopfender]

You rock! love that "don't sweat the small stuff attitude" . The stress involved with striving for perfection has deterred a lot of people from attempting anything It's all about making something with your own hands and having fun doing it. thanks for the video!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Exactly- just start sewing! :D Glad to read this, thanks so much.

[@JS-ti2gk]

These are honestly my favorite quilts- they are exactly what you would have found tucked away in grandmas closet! And her quilt wouldn’t have had perfect seams either 😊. I only undo a seam of its seriously off and messes up a whole row.. I found your channel last week and thought the accent sounded familiar…I’m a born and raised Wisconsin girl transplanted in the south. I love finding my people! Makes me feel at home!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Wonderful! I love finding my people too ❤️❤️

[@kristenhills]

Your room is so fun

[@SewHungryHippie]

THanks so much!

[@itssamiyoutube]

Just started doing square blocks I'm a learner so don't want a big project so I'm just practicing atmo love watching & learning how to do patchwork.

[@johnilott9253]

Sat and watched this with my 9 year old. She wants to try going to heck out more of ue videos tomorrow so we can learn more ❤️ thank you x

[@SewHungryHippie]

Good luck!!

[@pambateman4899]

Thank you so much for sharing this. You have really inspired me to begin. I have so many scraps of tweed and wondered if / how I could make a patchwork quilt and hubby said "Look on KZbin" so I did and found you! Liz Ryan's comment below has really encouraged me too (I'm 72).

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yessssss you've got this! 😄

[@mdavis9667]

I am subscribing!! Thank you for this tutorial . I am attempting to make a patchwork quilt for both of my children using their baby clothes . Can't wait to see how it will turn out

[@SewHungryHippie]

Wonderful!

[@carrolchiles1963]

I absolutely love this tutorial and it was so Well done! Joyful and relaxing

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you so much!

[@GypsyinAus]

I started making a patchwork bed cover like 5 years ago and put it all in a box and left it, because I found the seams weren’t matching up....and I had no idea how to do it better....So threw my hands up in the air and pushed it aside and it’s still sitting in the same box under my bed collecting dust more than likely. Might pull it out now I watched your video.... thank you! 💜

[@SewHungryHippie]

That's a great idea!

[@atopls]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been wanting to make patchwork fabric so that I can make clothes out of it . I was overwhelmed by the amount of quilting equipment at the craft store. Glad to know it can be so easy! This was really useful, thank you!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yes, super easy!

[@danageibel]

Thank you! I love how relatable and encouraging you are about the whole process

[@ashleykaysimpleeasy30]

I'm so glad I found this video. Tgank you for taking the time to make it. I'm a beginner! And I know this video is going to help me a lot. I can't wait to see more from you.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yay I'm happy you found this video. Thank you for being here.

[@lindajune2073]

I am so glad I have found your videos. I have tried other tutorials to try and make a double bed size quilt. Honestly, I just couldn’t seem to get what they were saying. With your tutorial I understood everything. I’m a first time quilter and it is so much fun. You take all the stress out of it. You are the best. Thank you.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Wonderful! This message makes me SO HAPPY!!!

[@eshjane]

I made this quilt tonight. I will share on your Facebook page. Thank you!!

[@karenfitzgibbons]

I adore this!

[@ronibradley234]

Really good tutorial. If the cat wasn't asleep on my newly cut out 6inch squares, I would be getting it done. Your quilts are lovely. Finished quits better than half finished perfect ones.

[@SewHungryHippie]

LOL the cat has other ideas! Yes I agree, finished is better than perfect.

[@iallen7572]

Exactly how I like to quilt. Fun😀🍸❤️

[@SewHungryHippie]

It really is!

[@donnacova]

So pretty. Fun to see some fabrics I have too.! Great tutorial.

[@suewhitham2387]

Thank you, you are brilliant. I have watched so many patchwork/quilting tutorials but you make it look fun and stress free, can't wait to start!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you so much!

[@geraldineself6017]

I love this quilt. It is a great scrap buster. It makes a great quilt. Thanks for the tutorial. Have a blessed day.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you! You too!

[@eshjane]

Wow!!!! That’s awesome. I’m going to make one now. Thank you!!

[@naseemahallyson5003]

Hi .. Thanks for sharing.. i love this easy no stress attitude ... your quilt is perfect it looks stunning.. now that we have a few solid hours .. i know what to do with them next .. thanks again .. stay safe .. lotsa love and prayers from Johannesburg South Africa xxx

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you Naseemah!

[@C12133]

Thanks for the great video!! I have the same attitude about feeling like you have to be perfect. No one that comes to my home will know that it isn't perfect! I've only made one patchwork quilt which I’m giving to my 3-year-old granddaughter. Thanks again!

[@ronnieskinner3953]

Love it!! You have the prettiest fabrics.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks so much!!! I like bright, vibrant colors, -- makes me feel happier. :D

[@susanhouser3676]

This is exactly what I was looking for to make myself a scrappy patch quilt! 😊❤️

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yay!!! I'm glad you found it. :D

[@paulaneary7877]

OMG! OMG! I am IN LOVE with the Pom-Pom trim on that one quilt! It just makes me so happy! It goes perfectly with the scrappy quilt, so so cute! Had to subscribe jsut because of the pom-poms! HAHA!

[@SewHungryHippie]

😂😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bozrahct]

I am 37 and I have wanted to learn to sew since I was 5 years old. I now have a 7-year-old son who wants to learn. We had been searching far and wide across the web for some beginner sewing projects broken down into an easy to understand tutorial. Thankfully we found this video. You made us both feel like we can accomplish this. Can you please show us how to change the color thread on a bobbin and then how to thread it and replace it so the thread will not keep breaking? I keep forgetting how and it would be great for someone to post a video we can watch over and over

[@RIANAVENTER]

Hi, she can do a video if she likes. But you have to keep in mind not all machines are the same. I would recommend that you approach a dealer for your machine to request some support from them. Or look for videos posted by your machine brand - most have some online videos. Or try to find some sewist in your area / any social context to maybe assist you? I hope you will find some support and may come to enjoy creating through sewing.

[@kathyduncan6227]

You can KZbin your machine and it will show you how to thread.

[@WanderingRoe]

Can't thank you enough for this tutorial, it's the first quilt video I've watched that makes me feel like I can actually succeed. :D :D :D

[@sarahmawadzure6770]

Brilliant! You've inspired me. I will check out the blog too. I have SO much fabric.... this is surely the answer!! I love your relaxed approach to the tutorial... it makes me think even I can do it!!! Thank you.

[@rosarioisaguirre7011]

Gracias! Muy bien explicado, eso lo hace facil! Saludos desde Peru.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Loved your finish with the pom pom trims - excellent - thanks :)

[@Haaskalbaas]

Thanks, about to start. I've torn mine instead of cutting them, I hope they're not going to prove too difficult to wori with as a result.

[@michelleheatherly2737]

Your finished quilts look so full and luxurious!! Could you do a tutorial on the materials you use and your methods for basting and quilting??

[@SewHungryHippie]

I will try!

[@maria2400]

This is the best video I have seen. Thanks

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks so much!

[@zainebmasood4169]

Lovely.

[@_MSD75_]

You make this look so easy. Is this something I can do with limited sewing machine experience? Desperately want to repair the quilt that I've had since a toddler, many patches have come off since it's last repair 20yrs ago and I'm having SO much trouble trying to find someone to take on the repair!

[@dianescott3515]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing. I bought your kit to make the patchwork pillow and am excited to get it done.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Oh my gosh thank you!!! Send me a pic when you're done!

[@tinab9542]

Thank you for another great tutorial! Is the roller skate block behind you your pattern. It reminds be of when I was a kid in the 80’s😄

[@marydass3411]

Thank you for making it so easy I love quilting I've tried for years with the fancy measuring and cutting and I just couldn't get it but I learn on just one video that's why I love young people just simple and straight forward thank you by the way what did you use in between the backing and pom poms? Lovely video❤

[@SewHungryHippie]

Batting, it's 100% cotton batting from Warm and Natural- they have it at Joann stores. Use a coupon!

[@buffahuffa]

Hey! Just came across this. Never done one before. Looking at making one for a toddler. I want a decent size quilt in the end with 6 and 1/2inch squares. How many squares would you recommend for a toddler/ kid size bed one? :) what finishing size do you think would suit? I also wondered if you put filling in them or does it not need it. Is there a specific type of material to gibe it thickness that I should aim for? Sorry about all the questions 😅

[@enriquecerati1072]

I live in Bariloche, Argentina. I love sewing and I do a lot for my family but I've never done patch work , your turorial makes is look very easy. How big are the squares you are using? I´m eager to start!!! Thank you

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hola Enrique, these are 4" squares. :)

[@billiz6846]

Great, inspirational tutorial! I'm wondering about how concerned I should be about the fabric grain? The video appeared to show that layout is pretty random according to your scrapes.

[@SewHungryHippie]

As long as you are not cutting on the bias you're fine. :D I am very random when it comes to these quilts- some prints are sideways and some are vertical. I love it like that.

[@SassyMye]

About how long would you estimate it took you to make your quilt? It’s very pretty.

[@SewHungryHippie]

I do a few rows a day - no rushing Thank you so much! 😄 So maybe a week to piece it all together. I have a new patchwork quilt pattern on my website that makes blocks instead of rows, to be more manageable of space …

[@_def.4livxx]

i dont think you are going to see this but did you do a straight stitch for the whole thing? also with this do you have to go forwards and backwards on every square?

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yes all straight stitch. No, not every square because the seams get sewn twice -- full directions are in my PAtchwork Quilt pattern. nzdavm9owbbqsk92-1594425421.shopifypreview.com/products/patchwork-quilt-pillow-pdf-pattern?_pos=3&_sid=81a587ef7&_ss=r

[@AlltheKingsdresses]

I Really wanna make one of these to bust some stash.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Do it do it! So easy!!

[@jaymolyneux5250]

If you just cut the chain at the edge of the individual sqaures, and these are hung up etc, do they not start to unravel? thanks

[@SewHungryHippie]

That seam gets sewn again later, hope I understand what you're asking... I've made probably 30 quilts in this way, it works. :)

[@jaymolyneux5250]

@@SewHungryHippie Yes, because you left no excess I thought there was a 'danger' it might unravel past the new seam tolerance :) I guess not from what you are saying! Thank you very much.

[@GypsyinAus]

Did you use any batting in the bedcovers?

[@SewHungryHippie]

Yes, I used all cotton batting which quilts out nicely.

[@GypsyinAus]

@@SewHungryHippie Thankyou for your reply 🌸💐🌸

[@lilabh74]

Thank you very much please send me more videos

[@seakinireland]

What did you put in between the patch cover and the backing?

[@SewHungryHippie]

Quilt batting / also called wadding.

[@tawandaann1881]

❤

[@ytytu8451]

Hello mam

[@francespiquemal8813]

Oh thank you for your tutorial which I have just discovered today. And I love the tote bag to your left. Did you make a tutorial on it? I would be very interested to know.