Cuddly Queen Size Quilt

Looking for a Valentines gift you can make for your Valentine?  You can't go wrong with this quilt.  It is easy enough for guys to make and the love of your life will be proud that you showed off your feminine touch.  Everyone loves a cuddly quilt.  

Have you ever had an old pair of shoes or clothing that you could not part with because they were so comfortable?  Those old shoes and clothing are often favorites because they are soft and have been broken in.  My mom used to make appliqued and pieced quilts.  Over the years she has made some beautiful quilts, but the ones that all of us kids talk about are the thrift store sheet quilts.  We loved them because they were amazingly soft and cuddly.  In fact I have been collecting  old washed cotton sheets so I could make some for everyone I care about.  These are quick and cheap to make.  The secret to the fabrics softness is because they have been through so many wash cycles.  These types of quilts make great gifts for children and the elderly because they are so soft.  

Everyone appreciates the charm of a home made quilt. I have been making quilts for years and every once in a while, I will receive an email from someone that I have given a quilt to.  They tell me they still use it to cuddle with.

Step 1 What You Will Need

You may use any size of sheets,  it will not change the way they are sewn.  

2 Contrasting flat sheets the same size.
Batting I prefer using 1 size larger than the sheets because I use batting for a lot of things.
Matching thread.
6X6 piece of cardboard for a template.

 

Comments

[FlatLinerMEDIC]

I voted.

[sunshiine]

Thank you for your vote there FlatlinerMedic! Hope your day is beautiful!
sunshiine

[SIRJAMES09]

I just got to thinking about something...

can just about ANY type of fabric be used for a Quilt?

I mean, I know everyone just LOVES a soft quilt, but beyond that, can most anything be used, or is it just cotton based Materials?

I'm just curious...
my knowledge in this area is somewhere between slim to none.

[sunshiine]

You can use denim, cotton, wool, polyester, silk, and just about any type of fabric yes. I have noticed the best fabrics to use are washable and natural because the fabric will breathe. Some fabrics will cause you to sweat because they do not breathe.

[SIRJAMES09]

ahhh ok...

I wasn't sure...TY for educating me. :)

[sunshiine]

You are welcome!

[bajablue]

Beautimas work!

[sunshiine]

Thanks! Hope your day was beautiful!
sunshiine

[pecospearl]

Mom specially chose the worn sheets because they made the best and softest quilts. You never felt that you had to "save" it as it was made to be used. Sadly mine are all worn out now, but they were wonderful! She always quilted them and I noticed that you were tacking this one, even better and softer.

[sunshiine]

Yes she did! I never could figure out how to quilt them so they looked as nice as hers. I bought something to try but have not worked with it yet. I was told it will keep the bottom fabric from puckering. Have a shunshiiny day on me!
Sunshiine

[SIRJAMES09]

Woman, you are just amazing to me!!
You have more talents that Uncle Sam has excuses!! LOL

I love this, just wish I could do it...

TY for sharing. :D

Absolutely wonderful....

[sunshiine]

Thanks James! Have a beautiful day!
sunshiine

[canucksgirl]

Great ible sunshiine! - I love your introduction. It brought back memories of the quilt my mom made (they've had it forever). It's made "patch work" style out old clothes, sheets etc. It is so soft and comfy.

Excellent photos btw... :D

[sunshiine]

Thanks for sharing! These quilts are the best ever actually. I love the fact that they only take a day to make! Have a beautiful night!
Sunshiine