Hello lovely lovelies, lovely friends♡ Here I am again on this sunny Sunday morning to talk about the fusion quilt I've been fashioning. Some more happy, fusion squares dancing with gorgeous colours and patterns have been finished.
Last week a couple of lovelies had a few queries as to how a fusion quilt is fashioned. I did smile at Julie's comment that each square looked like a "fancy schmancy pot holder". =) I must say, Julie, I would have to agree with you♡
A fusion quilt is basically making quilted squares and crocheting each square together, which in essence is fusing sewing and crochet together.
Each square consists of a fabric square for the top and another fabric square for the backing. As my quilt is made of quilting cotton for both the front and backing, there is a square of batting in the middle of the two finished squares. I have seen fusion quilts fashioned with a fabric square for the top and a fleecy fabric for the backing. In this case there would be no need for batting.
The batting and the two fabric squares with right sides together, are machine stitched together leaving a gap to enable turning out to the right side.
Push out the corners with whatever implement you use and then press with an iron. Quilting is done at this point. I machine quilted diagonally from corner to corner. I then mark 1/4" in from the edge and draw a line around the square. Some lovelies, machine stitch all the way around as a guide for the blanket stitch. I don't as I prefer to only have the blanket stitch skipping all the way round. Then blanket stitch is sewn around the square at 1/4" intervals. Blanket stitch is needed to have something to work the crochet stitches into.
When all the crochet edging around each square is finished the squares are then joined together either by crochet or hand stitching, forming the quilt. I love that each square is a complete component crocheted together to form a completed quilt. Hopefully, the joining of all my pretty squares isn't too far away.
I'm aiming to have enough squares for a quilt that will rest atop a queen size bed. A very roomy lap quilt, if you will. =) Perhaps, in the not too distant future I will begin the crocheting of each pretty square together to form the quilt. I'm rather excited about that.
Enjoy your Sunday, lovely lovelies♡ 'Tis time for an early morning cuppa here and time for a little Slow Sunday Stitching. 'Tis time to relax and enjoy some quiet moments.....calm moments; and with crochet hook and wool, let my fingers dance merrily around some more pretty squares♡
Until the next time........
Thanks for explaining how you are making your two sided fusion quilt…I could do the sewing part and my daughter, the crochet…. Hmm…
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so pretty!
Gail at the cozy quilter
A most wonderful explanation Kim ... thank you so much, I can see exactly what you mean now by Fusion.
ReplyDeleteAnd Yes I definitely can see those little pretties as the sweetest pot holders, some Tilda hanging in my kitchen, little crochet loop on the end ... me shouting at The Mr - DO NOT USE THE POTHOLDERS !!!! 😉 They are purely for show & to look pretty!
I think I love both sides of your quilt equally - just so gorgeous. I look forward to seeing you bring this beauty to life. xx
This is going to be such a lovely two in one quilt - just gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteWow so much work Kim sewing, quilting, embroidery stitches and then crochet, you need to be multicraft talented to make something so beautiful. I am intrigued but I fear I wouldn't have the patience, I can't wait to see it's progress. x
ReplyDeleteThis fusion quilt is going to be so beautiful! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteSo much work and pacience you have Kim ! Imagination too !
ReplyDeleteYour creations are "one of a kind " ;)
Have fun with your quilt !
Hug
Anna
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how to make your beautiful quilt. I have put this on my want to make list. It’s a long list.
Have a great week.
Best wishes Kay cxx
Ahh.....the very long 'to do' list we quilters have. =) I hope you get to make a Fusion quilt one of these days, lovely Kay. Kim Xx
DeleteI have never heard of a fusion quilt before! I must admit i really like the idea of quilting each square before doing the crochet around the edge. Love the Tilda fabrics btw!!
ReplyDeleteDouble sided beauties are these crocheted squares, Kim:))) Lovely fabrics and I like the different vibes for each side. Nice work on these hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabrics you have chosen!
ReplyDeleteFloralicious it most certainly is! Thank you so much for detailing your method with this process, Sarah. I love the results, uniquely beautiful! Being a Tilda fan too just adds to the love of this project.
ReplyDeleteSo, you love Tilda fabrics, too, Jocelyn. They are all pretty, aren't they?? It was a pleasure to write of my method of fashioning a Fusion quilt. They are rather fun to make. Hope you enjoy your week. Kim Xx
Deletethat is pretty - very colorful I've never done one with crochet around the pieces.
ReplyDeleteYour fusion quilt is definitely a project I would be interested in doing someday. Thanks for the "tutorial". I had to zoom in on the photo with the crocheted edging. What a wonderful way to add the crochet onto the blanket stitch. I would have to practice using the blanket stitch on my machine. Oh, I can't wait to see this finished.
ReplyDeleteYour fusion quilt is just lovely, Kim! Thanks for sharing the photos of how you construct it. I appreciated your email note in answer to my question last week, and the photos are even better! You're making it from the prettiest florals, too - love this!
ReplyDeletedeep breath ... sigh on exhale ... your lovely squares are soul-soothing...
ReplyDeleteTwo different sides of loveliness, thanks for explaining how you put this together. It really is another beauty, fashioned by your talented hands.
ReplyDeleteI love what you are doing here - the fabrics you've chosen are just gorgeous - and how clever is that, having two different 'vibed' sides!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so fascinating, Kim. I have always wondered how the crochet is added to the blocks. This is going to be darling!
ReplyDeleteThe fusion quilt sounds wonderful. Did you create the quilt with just your mind :) or did you have some thoughts as what to do? You are a wonder so I wouldn't be surprised if you just used your mind!! Thank you for the tut on how you went about it. What did you use for the yarn/thread that you used to add the crochet - fabric content and number plus the size of your hook. I love that it's rather like a quilt-as-you-go. The fabrics...so lovely. Such fantastic scraps! LJ
ReplyDeleteLovely Linda, there are a few fusion quilt YouTube tutorials out there, so no, the idea is not from my muddly mind. =) For the blanket stitch and crochet I'm using a 3ply wool and a 2.5mm size hook. Yes, it is rather like a "quilt-as-you-go" quilt. No having to deal with laying a big quilt sandwich together, quilting a heavy quilt and the binding of the quilt at the end. I'm loving that each 9" square is a completed component of a larger quilt. A fusion quilt is a lot less arduous. Hope this helps. I hope you are travelling okay. Thank you for your sweet visit. Kim Xx
DeleteHaving a good day. Thanks for help on the fusion quilt. Can't wait to see yours all done up and finished! LJ
DeleteMe gusta muchísimo ésta técnica de aunar el patchwork con el crochet y la parte trasera de tu colcha es 💜💚🧡💙💛🩷divina.
ReplyDeleteBESICOS.
I love this idea. I have small pieces of favorite fabric and this would be a great way to enjoy it. And it is a good project at night to blanket stitch or crochet. Your fabric is just plan yummy. Thanks for sharing.
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