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Mini Quilted Wall Hanging

A Beginners Quilting Project

Mini-Quilting Project: Angel Wall Hanging

Quilt projects don’t have to be huge and take months to make.

Many crafters, especially those who craft for profit, avoid quilting because they don’t see much of market for full size quilts and don’t want to spend months on a single project.

Well, guess what? There are lots of quilting projects you can do on a smaller scale.

If you’re a beginner, this is a good way to learn about quilting. If you’re more experienced, a project like this is perfect for gifting.

This mini quilted-wall hanging is just 12 by 15 inches, so all you need are:

• Cotton batting – 15” x 12”
• Muslin backing – 15” x 12”
• Small scraps of coordinated cotton for the topside rectangles, stars and stuffed angel
• Miscellaneous buttons for the stars and angel
• Fiberfill stuffing material
• Water soluble fabric marking pen
• Permanent fabric pen
• 12” wood dowel for hanging
• 9” of hemp or other cord to attach the dowel
• 3” piece of hemp or ribbon for the halo
• Needle and thread
• PVA glue

You don’t even need a sewing machine. This mini-quilt is small enough to be hand-sewn – with love.

Quilt Top

Cut out the topside pieces according to the diagram below adding ¼” to each measurement for fringing and overlap.

Notice in the photo below that the edges are raw, i.e. no hems. This contributes to the homespun look of the quilt. Pull out several threads from each border to fringe the edges.

With the water soluble pen, write your text and any doodles you want to add. The text in the example says,

Light Fades.
Stars appear.
Evening angels
Gather here.

The text is surrounded by little hearts; then signed and dated in the lower right corner.

Using the permanent marker, trace over your design. Follow label directions for heat-setting. Rinse to remove the water-soluble marker. Let dry and press.

Arrange the pieces on top of the batting as shown in the diagram above, overlapping the edges. Pin the pieces in place. Using a simple running stitch, sew the interior edges.

Embellishments

Use the pattern to cut three stars 2 by 2” and two stars “3 by 3”.

[The easiest way to re-size a pattern such as this is to left click on it; right click and select copy; then paste it into a word processing document (such as MS Word).

Click on the copy to select it. Then pull or push one of the corners to resize the pattern as needed, using the ruler at the top of the screen as a guide.]

Make the angel pattern 5 ½” tall by 4 ½” wide. Cut two pieces of fabric for the stuffed angel.

Machine or hand stitch the pieces right side facing, leaving the top of the head open for stuffing. Stuff the angel with fiberfill. Tuck in the top edges and sew closed with a hidden stitch.

Run a line of glue around the head and attach the halo with the ends of the halo hidden at the back.

Sew three small buttons down the front.

Be sure to sew all the way through and pull tight to create the cushion effect.

Arrange the angel and stars on the quilt.

Place a larger button at the center of each star and sew onto the quilt. Use a tacking stitch to attach the angel in three or four places.

Quilt Assembly and Finishing

Lay the quilt top on top of the muslin and sew the outer edge.

Cut the 9” piece of hemp into three 3” pieces.

Double each piece and tie an overhand knot on the end forming a loop. Put a dot of PVA glue on the ends of the knots to prevent fraying.

Tack the three loops across the back of the quilt as shown. Run the dowel through the loops.

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Recommended Reading

These books are excellent resources for quilters, no matter the level of experience.

Quiltmaking by Hand: Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts By: Jinny Beyer

Machine Quilting Made Easy By:Maurine Noble

Quilter's Complete Guide By: Marianne Fons

Contemporary Machine Embroidered Quilts: Innovative Techniques and Designs By: Eileen Roche

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