Quilt Art Instructions

Creating an art quilt will require skill, so it is best to have already created several traditional quilts. An art quilt is more of a challenge and will advance your creativity. You do not need to be an artist to become a quilt designer.

Preparation

Determine what design you wish to use for your quilt. Draw a picture of your design. On your first trial of making an art quilt make a simple design with large pieces of fabric. A local print shop can enlarge a drawing according to the quilt size you are making. You can also purchase patterns to use for the design your art quilt. Different colors and patterns are a good idea for the different sections of your quilt.

Process

Cut one drawing out to use as a pattern. It is a good idea to number each piece that you cut out so you do not lose track of where the pieces go on your quilt. Place each template on the back of its corresponding fabric. Trace around the template and cut out each of the fabric pieces; be sure to add ¼-inch around for the seam allowance.

Sew all pieces together, according to your pattern. Sew the fabrics with the right side facing up and follow the pencil lines for your stitching. When the art quilt top is complete add each layer of fabric together. You can choose to hand or machine quilt. Add binding to complete your quilt.