How to Put Quilt Blocks Together

Sewing quilt blocks together is the final step before actually joining your top to the batting and backing. In order for your quilt to turn out well, this step must be perfect if your quilt is to have well-aligned blocks and rows. 

Supplies

• Sewing machine


• Thread


• Scissors


• Pins


• Iron


• Fabric


• Rotary cutter


• Cutting Mat

1. Decide how you want to lay your quilt out. Your decision will be easy if you used a pre-made pattern. Follow the instructions for the final placement of the quilt block pieces.


2. Make sure all your quilt blocks are square. This should be done before laying your pieces out. Any pieces which are irregular must be cut square using your rotary cutter and cutting mat guide.


3. Place your design on a flat surface such as your bed. It is important to remember to sew each row together before moving on to the next one.


4. Start in the corner and work your way across each row.


5. Position the right sides of the blocks together, lining up the edges, and sew with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.


6. Continue this process across the row until all the blocks are sewn together.


7. Iron the seams down and place the sewn row back into its position in your pattern.


8. Move up to the next row, and repeat the process of joining the blocks in every row. Continue until all the blocks are sewn into rows.


9. Start at the bottom row and pin the right sides together. Line up the seams.


10. Sew each row together. Repeat the process until you have reached the top.


11. Iron out the entire quilt top for a finishing touch.