I have always loved the look of a crazy quilt. I love all the eclectic patterns thrown together in a haphazard way that really creates an overall cool boho effect. I have always wanted to make one out of thick tapestry velvets, but I never had found the right tutorial to help me understand exactly how these quilts are put together. I recently found this crazy quilt video tutorial by Knots & Kneedles, on YouTube, and I knew I had finally found the right crazy quilt tutorial for my needs and skill level. This quilt can be made with any fabric you choose and does not have to match. You could even find old clothes at the thrift store to use. One thing for sure, this quilt will be fantastic no matter what fabric choices you decide to use!
Materials For The Crazy Quilt:
- Scrap fabric (this can be planned using a few colors or complete random selections of your favorite scraps)
- Batting
- Backing fabric
- A sewing machine
- A cutting mat
- a rotary cutter
- A pair of scissors
- An Iron
- An ironing board
- Embroidery thread
- Embroidery hoop
- Embroidery needles
Directions:
In this crazy quilt video tutorial by Knots & Kneedles, on YouTube, you will learn how to make this awesome boho quilt in a few easy steps. This quilt is made in the quilt as you go method, so you just will sew the random shapes straight onto your batting. You then have the option of doing embroidery work on each of your squares as seen in many traditional crazy quilt designs.
This crazy quilting method is just perfect for my skill level and it is turning out very beautiful!
How To Make A Crazy Quilt Using The Quilt-As-You-Go Method
