Stitching Stories with the Bookshelf Quilt
Use this fun project making a Bookshelf Quilt to surprise someone special! This is such a great gift idea for the reader in your life!
Learn how to make a fun and personalized bookshelf quilt.
Looking to add a touch of literary charm to your quilting repertoire? Look no further than the “Book Review Quilt” pattern from the Missouri Star Quilt Company! This delightful design is the perfect way to combine your love for quilting with your passion for books. And to add a cozy finishing touch, we’ll be quilting it using the “Reading Room” design from Urban Elementz.
If you are like me, you have a lot of scraps of fabric. This quilt is perfect for busting those scraps and finding uses for even the tiniest bits of fabric.
See the full quilt quilt at the end of this video!
How to make a bookshelf quilt Step by Step
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Materials you’ll need
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Ensure you have all the materials listed above, and maybe put on some relaxing background music for inspiration!
Step 2: Cut Your Fabric
Follow the pattern instructions to cut your fabric into the necessary shapes for the books and shelves. This is where your rotary cutter and mat will come in handy.
Step 3: Piece Together Your Books
Sew the pieces together according to the pattern, creating the charming book blocks. Play with different fabric combinations to give each book its unique character. Another important aspect is to make sure that they are all different sizes. I cut them from 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inches and everything in between.
Step 4: Assemble Your Shelves
Arrange and sew the book blocks onto fabric strips to create the shelves. This is where you can get creative with the layout, making it as whimsical or organized as you like. For example, I added a couple of pictures of the family to make it even more personalized. The pictures were just printed on transfer paper and ironed onto the fabric.
Step 5: Add Borders
Follow the pattern’s instructions to add borders to your quilt top. This step frames your bookshelf masterpiece and ties the whole design together. To make the top and bottom to look like a bookshelf, piece together half-square triangles for all 4 corners.
Step 6: Prepare for Quilting
Layer your quilt top, batting, and backing fabric. Smooth out any wrinkles, securing the layers with pins. Now you’re ready for the quilting magic!
Step 7: Quilt with Reading Room Design
Quilt using the Reading Room design from Urban Elementz or if you have a longarm, use the pantograph with your quilting machine to quilt the design. This whimsical pattern of books, open and closed, will complement your bookshelf theme perfectly.
Step 8: Bind Your Quilt
Follow the pattern’s instructions to bind the edges of your quilt. This step adds the final touch, creating a polished look. You can use any kind of fabric that you want for binding. I used a Newspaper Print from the Missouri Star Quilt Company.
Step 9: Enjoy Your Literary Creation
Once your quilt is finished, take a moment to appreciate your hard work. You’ve created a cozy masterpiece that combines your love for quilting and literature!
Feel free to experiment with different fabrics and colors to make the Book Review Quilt uniquely yours.
Happy quilting! 📚✂️
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