If you’ve ever wanted to make a quilt, but were a bit intimidated by the thought of all the piecing, quilting, etc., then you’re going to LOVE this episode of The DIY Dish! And would you believe us if we said you could make this in one night? It’s true! Take a look!
Here are a few more photos for inspiration!
Have a wonderful week everyone! If you try this project out, we’d love to see your photos! Be sure to post to our Facebook page and join the conversation.
Kim & Kris
Awesome project, ladies! What a lovely gift for someone!
Just wondering what you do around the edges to cover the two flannel layers and the batting. In the photo it looks like there’s a printed fabric border but I don’t think you mentioned that in your video.
Cozy Flannel…that is MY Kind of “Blanket”
That looks so comfortable & snuggly. That’s my kind of quilt construction, too! I’ll be adding this to my to-do list, for sure.
If you hurry today (11-28-2011) Joann.com has the flannel on sale for 1.99 a yard.
I love this look cozy and warm, and easy too! Nice gift, for ME!
Thank you ladies great idea!
This is exactly the quick quilt project I was looking for! Great to make for holiday gift giving! You gals have done it again!! Loved seeing your cute faces!
Just great ladies….good for the Alaska weather. I will visit JoAnn’s..
ADORABLE!!! Great project! Am also curious what you are recommending for binding the edges. Also, did you use white thread or contrasting thread in your bobbin? Thanks for the inspiration!
Another adorable project – I saw this quilt in the store the other day and it is so lovley and cozy. Great work you two.
Great project!! What did you use around the edges to bind the pieces together? You didn’t mention that part in your video.
Loved the quilt! However, when you said to bind the edges, you totally lost me! As someone who has never quilted, I would have liked to see how you finished the project. I’m so enjoying your videos!!!
Thanks for another fast project. Just where do you gals get your grat project ideas.. LOL I guess it is true that two heads are better than one. Love the episodes
I love your quilt and it seems so easy to make. Think I will try making two for the twin girls my daughter is having. Your episodes continue to make sewing more fun than ever.
I will definitely try this. I’ve been looking for a new idea. Thanks!
Great tutorial/video and I am looking forward to making many fun quilts. Thanks.
Cute Quilt! How did you close the quilt?
I’ve always wanted to make a quilt,, I would love to try this. What do you think the cost of this quilt would be?
This looks really easy, but I wish you had shown the binding too, as I always get flustered on that part and you two probably know a few tricks that would make it easier.
Enjoying every one of your video how-to-do-its. Keep em coming
Florida
I think credit needs to go to YoYo Mama Quilt designs for this awesome quilt. I taught this quilt a couple of years ago at our local quilt shop using her pattern. She has some other really cute patterns out also. One that is called the Vintage Circle, same concept only it gives you a circle design.
I love this idea! And am totally into polka dots right now. If you switched the squares to circles, would you stitch through the circle in the center like an X or sitch around each one? I’m wondering if just an X would hold it securely enough or if the circules would curl when washed.
how did you bind it
For those of you newbies, just go to youtube and type in binding a quilt. You will find many videos that will walk you through that part. Some better than others of course…
I have matching flannel in my stash that would be perfect for this quilt. Terrific idea!!!
I love this! Thanks for sharing…I’m starting mine today!
PLEASE share the maker of your water marker. I haven’t had any luck with ANY marker yet on my fabrics. GREAT idea for this quilt. Can’t wait to try one
Hi Shannon! Thanks for letting us know about Yo Yo Mama! We hadn’t seen her items before, so it was fun to take a look. This is a technique that we were taught several years ago from a shop owner. Then we were excited to see it being displayed throughout booths at quilt market. It’s definitely a great technique for the popular frayed look that people are enjoying. We appreciate you letting us know about her quilts.
Kim
For those interested in a binding tutorial, we have a 2-part tutorial found at YouCanMakeThis.com. Here is a link to some of those quilting articles, with binding being 2 of them. Hope that helps! http://youcanmakethis.com/articles/quilting.htm
Hi Shannon Young! We LOVE these Frixion pens and is what Kris used on the show:
http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/Frixion-Ball-Pen-in-Black_p_477.html
It disappears with the heat of your iron. Fantastic stuff. Thanks!
Very Nice! It’s a great way to use your scraps.
This is great for someone like me
I started this quilt. Having to put it down for a few days, the squares continually fell off! It was so discouraging. Then I pinned them. The pins scraped my hands. So next I safety pinned the fabric. I also used cotton and a thicker batt. I have been so discouraged that it has sat there for 6 months. My suggestion would be to not use a thicker batt, do it right when you have glued and don’t worry so much about square placement. Mine is crib size and more squares. It took two and a half hours to glue! So make it simple and allow plenty of time. I love this quilt! I just won’t try to change it up so much next time.
I discovered your blog recently, and I have to say WOW ! Your projects are great and the videos so friendly. I always wanted to make a quilt, but it’s a lot of work (that’s why it’s beautiful) and I don’t have much time with my kids and my job, but I really want to try your method… Thanks for sharing with us !
What a great idea. So fast. I can hardly wait to try one.
love it…I will have to try this…thanks sew much!
The show went so fast on Episode 9, Simple Quilt, I didn’t write down how much Fabric and measurements.
Can someone send me a list of materials ??
Another inspiring video from you two! Question…if I wanted to make this for my daughters double bed how would I go about making it larger? Just piece together one yard cuts to desired width and length?? Or is there a special kind of fabric I would need to use to make it one solid piece? Was all that clear as mud? LOL thanks so much guys!
Could this be made with cotton instead of flannel?
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a printable instruction sheet would be a GREAT addition to the projects posted!
also, did she mention prewashing her fabrics? Flannel has a reputation for SHRINKING and different flannels may shrink at different proportions.
I think this would make a great baby gift!!!
thanks -you have served creativity once again
What are the measurements of the other quilt hanging on the back of the couch? This is such a great idea and I would love to make the bigger one. Thanks.
What an easy quilt project for someone just starting out…. This is a definite to try on my list… Thanks Kim and Kris as always you rock.
Hi Ellie! Yes, we’ve made this out of cotton as well. Looks great!
Katie – The measurements of the quilt on the couch is 62×41.
Have a nice day everyone!
Kim
I think that it would look cute if instead of a white background you do like a black, and then with pink themed squares for a little girl. I really do appreciate all that you share with us. Thanks.
Did you wash the flannel before you sewed it all together?
Hi! I’m new to sewing so my apologies if this is a dumb question. I really want to try this instead of a different ragged quilt I had in mind but I’m not sure how to make it bigger? This was asked by Janelle above, but I didn’t see a response…. Thanks so much!
OMgoodness !!! Thanks for the easy idea for sure !~ this will come in handy for all sorts of occassions !! thank you !! You ladies ROCK !!
I love this quilt idea. I wish you would have shown how to do the finished edge!
Love this, have made several. I will tell you how to bind one side, then its just a matter of repeating the steps on the other 3 sides. Measure through the middle of your quilt, lengthwise, cut this measurement for the length and 2″ wide. You can double the fabric for a more durable binding. Wrong sides together fold in half/press. Incase the edge of the quilt in the folded binding, using a 1/2″ seam stitch down. Repeat for all 4 sides, doing the sides first. Measure again through the center of the quilt (width) for the top and bottom measurement. (this squares the quilt up) repeat the binding steps. Snip the raw edges if you like, but by washing; it will fray like the raw squares.
Love this idea for a quick baby quilt!
Very Neat! I cant wait to try….please tell how to make a bigger one.
I also would like to know how to make it larger!
Hi – just loved this blanket idea..the best yet..can you use a polyester fibre fill for the batting or would you use something else? – eg warm and natural thanks Karen
This would be a great project for church groups too to make for shut ins or the less fortunate too, they could be made into lap quilts for people in wheelchairs too, great idea. Thank you
I have tried to pull up the tutorial but it’s not letting me. Is there anyway you could email me the link? Thanks
yeah, every baby needs a quilt that is shedding huge blobs of fraying thread.. perfect for choking. You may want to rethink that recommendation ladies..
I see that several people have asked, but I dont see a response. Do you have a video or directions on the binding?
Need help on how to do binding.
this is a great little quilt! My 8-year old daughter and I are making it as our first sewing project together, but we ended up only using 36 squares, when I can see you had 49. Our piece is 36×36, our squares are 3.5, and our grid is 4.5–what on earth did we do wrong?
Nevermind, figured it out. We just have to make the first grid line at 2.25 instead. A little inconsistent, but otherwise a great tutorial.
I love this and plan to make these after the holidays with the grand kids! Thanks.
I did this and got it done in a day!! It turned out perfect for a quick Christmas gift this weekend, thank you so very much!!!
I love this idea & know the basics of sewing so I thought I would give it a try. I wish the binding info was included in the video. I have never quilted before this is a little tougher than I initially thought.
I have off white muslin squares I cut to do a guest book quilt for my wedding, at the time I didn’t mark anything to have a seam allowance so some of my guests marked all the way too the edge. Do you think I could use this method to finally finish my guest book quilt (two years later)? I was thinking of using dark brown and a light purple (wedding colors) instead of the two pieces of white flannel. The size of the quilt would end up being about the same size as the one completed in the tutorial and would not be used for bedding but maybe as a wall hanging. Any opinions? Thanks!
To those asking about binding, u may try a self binding on this one.
Your bottom fabric would need to be 2-4 inches wider than the top all the way around
the quilt. Then you would it over once, press, then once more to get a clean
Edge, then sew down. Here is a link with a better explanation..
http://www.all-about-quilts.com/self-binding.html
Or get binding tape (or make your own) & use that.
With this stile you could even leave the edges raw on your binding..
Hope this helped..
Also they say you can make a bigger quilt, use their measurements & divied it into the size you want & that should get you going on how much fabric u need.
Good luck and enjoy your sewing time..
you talked about some sort of spray to keep the two pieces together?? what is that and how do you do it?
so excited to make this! thank you!
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I absolutely LOVE this and can’t wait to make one. My only glitch is, you never showed how to finish the edges ;-( Will you please respond ASAP I want to make one for a baby shower gift , OMG I just love it! I can’t wait to get started!
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LOVE this idea! Very excited to try it. But I’m like a few of the other ladies who have commented..how did you do the edges? This will be my first quilt.
I would like to make this quilt in a King size. How much fabric do I need?
Love this fun, quick idea!!
loved the hooded beach towel tutorial. i learned so much. am making these for my granddaughter’s birthday and for all her guests. thank you.
Have you made this twin size or larger? Want to make quilts for camper bunks.
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how do you enlarge this quilt? wondrful project that i think i can do. (beginner quilter)
I absolutely loved this quilt idea. I made mine to look like a watermelon! I can hardly wait to make another one as a gift! Thnaks for sharing the tutorial! It was great!
Check out my quilt at http://simply-Cindy.blogspot.com
Im working on this now. To answer some questions about making it larger, I just used a sheet for the top and bottom pieces (what ever size you want your quilt) I have a fun cream and beige zebra print for the top and then a plain cream one that I picked up for under $10 at Walmart for the bottom. Its coming together nicely!
What a great tutorial, I am going to joannes this weekend and getting flannel,Im thinking maybe a colored flannel. Is it better with the flannel or cotton squares.You guys are the best
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Love this project…I am going to try one and if as easy as everyone says this will be my Xmas presents this year . Everyone needs a Comfy blanket here in new York. I also would love to get the episode 9 for hooded towels. Thank for great projects and any help on hooded towels. Kathy
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Would have like to see how you did the seams that ran in the middle of the quilt. How did you handle all the fabric going through the machine?
really cute idea. just curious, are you twins?
I really want to make this quilt but i need a pattern. What are the measurements for king size? How do I figure what size are the blocks? Please answer as many do not. I really enjoy Kriss & Kim’s tutorials. I have made several of the purses they showed. Looking forward hearing from you, Jo Ann
I am curious when you finish sewing a row and snip the thread, what do you do with the thread ends? Just tie them off on the top and then again on the bottom? Silly question I know but I am very new to this!
Lorri, if you back stitch at the beginning and end of each row you can just clip your threads. I too am interested in making larger sizes. This is an excellent tutorial, but should include those dimensions.
I’m assuming that you use any binding bias tape color or pattern of your choosing to bind the quilt with. And a question are you any relation to the Osmonds,you sure resemble Marie Osmond? just curious ,lol! great way to do quilts,too. Love your video. thanks
I don’t know what I did wrong here! I have (2) 36×36 panels, (50) 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 squares and I made my grids at 4 1/2 but I only have room for 36 squares and it looks like you have 49. Anyone know where I made my mistake. I will definitely do this again but with pins instead of glue stick it didn’t hold and I think my batting was a little to thick. Loved your video.
I have never quilted. My son passed away and I have 3 grandkids. One boy who is 13 and twin grandaughters who are 11. I have alot of his shirts and I would like to use them in the guilts for the kids. Pockets, sleeves and the buttons….along with squares of the fabric. Would this type of quilt be suitable to do this or am I crazy to try this? Please get back to me, it seems so quick to do after you have everything cut and lines made! help please! Thank you!
In the throws of making this quilt (first one, first time ever). It’s been so much fun for a complete novice who could never make head nor tail of a sewing pattern. I’m at the binding stage and have watched a couple videos on the process so will wing it and do it my way. Did I mention how quick it is to make. Had it all cut out and sewn together (minus the binding) in an afternoon. It looks so stylish. Thanks
I am also starting this wonderful project but I’m going big…Queen size… Love Love Love the frayed edges. Gives it such a comply look. I chose fabrics light and pink and delicate for a chabby chic appearance…Thank you and wish me luck ….
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can someone send me the instructions for this quilt? I cannot open or see the video. Thank you! LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
could someone please provide me with the directions to this quilt? I cannot see the video..Love this and want to make it, NOW!
I like her she is bubbly and nice but I do not like this tutorial because she could have had someone get closer to what she was sewing so you could actually see the project being made not so much of her sewing from a distance. I have seen other videos like on the DIY one and it got right up close and you could see each step by step. I am dyslexic and still have to figure out how she was sewing them together.
Oh and my comment was for the Missouri Quilt company Jelly Roll strip quilt
I am not able to see the video and/or instructions for making this wonderful quilt. Can you please direct me to a link where I can get the instructions? Thanks for sharing this delightful gift idea…
I made your quilt in a queen-size for my son for Christmas. While I am an experienced sewer, I have not made many quilts. I followed your video and the quilt turned out fabulous. I knew the queen-size would take longer than an evening; it actually took me about 50 hours and was squeezed in between work, grandkids, home etc., but it was well worth it. I was hand-sewing the binding in the car on the way to visit my family who live three hours away two days before Christmas, but did finish it on time. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with those of us who need the demo.
Suzanne
I wish they would show how they sewed the middle of the quilt. How does that fit in your machine? Does anyone know?
You girls are soo cute ! and smiley – just makes me happy to watch and listen! I love this easy way to make a quilt. Mine tend to take too long , so i dont keep at it. i need some simpler quick ones. This will be a great help! Can I really use other materials??? like the cotton? and maybe a darker color for the ‘back’? I’m excited to do one!
I would like to know the demeans ions for a twin quilt. I have never made a quilt before but want to make this for a twin bed. Can u provide more instruction?
Don’t like the look at all. It looks way too frayed. It won’t last.
where is the pattern ??
Are there any written directions.
Thank you! There were several tips in the video that will help me be able to quilt again. I have RA and my hands are greatly affected. I am unable to sit there and pin fabric together anymore. I am looking forward to getting back to sewing again! I will post pictures when I get one done!
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I just picked up my flannel, but I do have a question. I could only find 44″ wide flannel and I’m making this for a friend who is about 6’4″. So I have to piece together the front and back. And I keep reading that it’s best to prewash fabric. My question is: should I wash the flannel before I piece it together or should I piece it together with a little overage and the wash it?
I absolutely love your website.
I love your quilt but have a couple questions.
- how do you finish the edge, please send me instructions.
- how would you make a larger quilt?
Thank you!
Marty
I absolutely love your website.
I love your quilt but have a couple questions.
– how do you finish the edge, please send me instructions.
– how would you make a larger quilt?
Thank you!
Marty
I am going to try this using muslin and cotton fabrics, can’t wait to get started. Thanks for the idea, but would really liked to have seen how to bind the quilt…
I’ve been looking for an easy quilt. How do you do the edge?
Thank you
Made this over the weekend for my husband’s grandma. I made mine with 1 1/2 yard cuts for a lap quilt. I agree with the poster that said they squares pop off. They do so I suggest that once you have a pleasing arangement you asign every fabric a letter or number and draw the same grid on a piece of paper with the corresponding letter/number so when they fall of you know what went where. Second, I used a walking foot and my flannel squares still became very distorted from shifting & stretching. I did not get a perfect square look. Luckily I had gone for country flannels and the lopsided “worn” look I ended up with actually wasn’t that bad. After I dried it I went and clipped all the extra long threads because there were A LOT. I would not give this to a baby considering the length of the threads that can be pulled off by little fingers. I’ve made many baby rag quilts but they shed most of their threads the first time they are washed and what’s left are very short.
You are assuming that we know how to finish the quilt’s edges. I’m brand new to all of this and have no idea how to finish it. It’s lovely though and I really want to learn.
Awesome quilt. Put my material n my cutting table and can not wait to finish it!