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Home Sewing Patterns Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial

Handmade Spools Quilt Tutorial

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Judith Hollies

Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Judith Hollies

Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide

Download

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.