Easy Melon Quilt Tutorial for Beginners
Image credit: SewVeryEasy via YouTube
I’ve tried making a melon quilt block before when I was still new to quilting and as far as I remember it was quite difficult. Recently, I found a similar video tutorial on YouTube by SewVeryEasy and it was easier than I expected, and I could finish the whole quilt within just a day!
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This is a very pretty quilt project that you can make using only 2 fabrics and any print or color combination that you want. This video tutorial is also super easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners. If you’re looking for a project to keep you busy this weekend, then check out this melon quilt now!
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Materials for Melon Quilt Block:
- 10-inch squares
- Ruler
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Fabric pins
- Needle and thread
- Iron, for pressing
- Sewing machine
- Template (Click here to download the template)
How to Make Melon Quilt Block:
Step 1
Download and cut out the templates, then stack 2 contrasting squares with their right sides facing, and place the template pieces on top of the wrong sides as shown in the video. Trace the shape of the template pieces, then pin them in place, and cut the shape out.
Step 2
Next, mark the notches, then mix and match the center part, and stitch them together following the curves as demonstrated in the video. Press the seams outward, then trim the block down to 8 inches, and proceed to make more blocks.
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Easy Melon Quilt Tutorial for Beginners
