RAINBOW HOME

HOW TO MAKE A RAINBOW QUILT

MATERIALS

■ Patterned cotton quilting fabric, 1¼yds (1.25m) each in red and orange and 1yrd (1m) each in yellow, green, blue, purple and pink

■ Low volume cotton quilting fabric, ¾yrd (75cm) each in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink

■ ¾yrd (75cm) cotton quilting fabric in red

■ 5yds (4.75m) backing fabric

■ 90 x 90" (2.3 x 2.3m) wadding

■ Rotary cutter

■ Cutting board

■ Quilting ruler

■ Tailor’s chalk

■ Basting spray

■ Walking foot

FINISHED SIZE

84 x 84" (2.13 x 2.13m)

Making a quilt is ultimate crafter goals. It might seem epic, but it’s worth it to create an heirloom piece that’ll be around forever.

Plus, the beauty of patchwork is that it’s simpler than you think – the key is to just take it step by step, starting with cutting out the fabrics, then sewing together the blocks. Once you break it down it’s a lot less intimidating, and it’s a make you can really take your time over, perking