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Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial
Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial
Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial
Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial

Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial

Beginner
Difficulty

Intermediate

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Judith Hollies
Techniques
Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
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Beginner
Difficulty

Intermediate

Fabric
Material

Cotton

Designer
Designer
Judith Hollies
Techniques
Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide
Pattern Guide
Download

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About this pattern

Beginner quilters will love stitching up this charming spools quilt tutorial, designed by Judith Hollies.

Perfect for sewing enthusiasts, this delightful quilt celebrates the tools of our craft with playful spool blocks that are fun and easy to piece. Using an assortment of fat eighths, it’s a great way to explore colour combinations and use up your stash. The design features simple shapes and the versatile Half Square Triangle (HST) method, making it ideal for those new to quilting or looking to build confidence with foundational techniques.

Essentials

  • Fabrics from the Handmade* collection from Makower UK, or to your choice:
  • 75cm Blue Sashiko (1892/B8)
  • 75cm Pink Sashiko (1892/P)
  • Fat ⅛ Blue Notions (1888/B)
  • Fat ⅛ Blue Cotton Reels (1889/B)
  • Fat ⅛ Ivory Notions (1888/Q)
  • Fat ⅛ Pink Cotton Reels (1889/P)
  • Fat ⅛ Ivory Safety Pins (1890/Q)
  • Fat ⅛ Blue Buttons (1891/B)
  • Fat ⅛ Yellow Safety Pins (1890/Y)
  • Fat ⅛ Grey Buttons (1891/S)
  • 2m Solid white
  • 50cm Baby Blue Sashiko (1892/B3)
  • 60" x 70" Wadding
  • 3m Backing
  • Square ruler

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    Top quilting tip

    For a smooth quilt sandwich, start by taping your backing fabric taut to a clean, flat surface, right side down. Layer the wadding next, then the quilt top right side up. Smooth each layer as you go to prevent wrinkles. Use curved safety pins or spray tack to secure everything evenly.

    Meet the designer

    ​Judith Hollies is a Belfast-based patchwork and quilting tutor and designer with a passion for repurposing textiles into beautifu

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