Gryning quilt

See the fabric requirements chart among the pictures.

YOU WILL NEED:
- Fabric for the quilt top, binding and backing (or lining if you’re making the tote bag): Lightweight woven fabric, preferably quilting cotton, cotton sheeting or another woven cotton fabric. Avoid heavy fabrics, a fabric weight of approximately 120-150 g/m² is ideal. The fabric should be firm (no stretch).

- Batting and stabilisers for the tote bag: Choose thin batting or a padded stabiliser. Vlieseline Style-Vil is a foam stabiliser that provides both padding and structure. Vlieseline H640 is a fusible alternative that adds padding but not as much structure. It can be combined with a stabiliser such as Vlieseline H250 for additional support. H250 is also a great choice to stabilize the bag straps with.

- Batting for the throws: You can choose from different materials and thicknesses depending on the look and feel you want. Thinner batting (low loft) is easier to handle, while thicker batting (high loft) creates a puffier result.

Cotton batting gives a classic quilt feel and often becomes softer and more flexible after washing, while polyester batting is generally lighter, fluffier and more affordable. Cotton/polyester blends are also a great option. Always check the manufacturer’s recommended maximum distance between quilting lines.

I used Hobbs 80/20 batting for my small throw (orange and white) and Hobbs Poly-Down, which has more loft, for my large throw (green and yellow).

- Other tools and supplies: Cutting mat, rotary cutter and a large quilting ruler in cm (e.g. 15 x 60 cm), and if you want, a smaller quilting ruler (e.g. 16 x 16 cm). A sewing machine with a universal needle, approximately size 80/12, for piecing the quilt top, and a universal or quilting needle, approximately size 90/14, for quilting the layers together. Standard-weight polyester sewing thread, an iron and ironing board, sewing clips, and pins or safety pins.

- Useful but optional: Spray starch to stabilise the fabrics, and temporary basting spray to hold the layers together during quilting.

These are the measurements of each finished project:

Tote bag: 60 x 37 cm.
Small throw: 95 x 125 cm.
Large throw: 150 x 187 cm.

PDF PATTERN:

Delivered instantly upon purchase to your e-mail address. This PDF-pattern includes 1 file:

- The Sewing instructions, 28 pages.
There are no pattern pieces for this quilt pattern, instead the sewing instructions include a chart with all cutting measurements.

PRINTED PATTERN:
The sewing instructions are color-printed, on 130 g paper. It's a booklet in A5-size, 28 pages. The booklet is packaged in a beautiful envelope you can save and store your pattern in.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.