All Things Mini- Sunset Rays Mini Quilt Tutorial
August 15, 2017
Hi There,
How is everyone enjoying their summer? It gets so hot in South Florida that I tend to be spending my weekends indoors at the movies, shopping, and sewing! There are two things I love most about sewing. First is COLOR, and second is making quick, fun, rewarding projects. If your anything like me you are going to love that we decided to celebrate our love for color by using the ColorFUN color of the month to create a mini of the month.
The Sunset Rays Mini was made with fabrics from the Tangerine ColorFUN bundle. I also mixed and matched it with some yummy orangey pure elements, white, and our super dreamy linen for some added texture. I loved using these fun fabric choices to make my mini come to life!
Enjoy the tutorial and welcome to All Things Mini!
Fabrics Used:
Fabric A-GRD-79908
Fabric B-FAN-4071
Fabric C-CUR-19138
Fabric D-SE-615
Fabric E-DEN-L-4000
Fabric F-PE-444
Fabric G -PE-457
Fabric H- PE-433
Binding-DEN-T-3002
Backing- HBR-4434-6
Finished Size 17" x 17"
Cutting Directions
Four (4) 1 1/2" x 17 1/2" strips from Fabric A
One (1) 2" x WOF strips from Fabric B,C,F,G,and H
Two (2) 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" strips from Fabric D
Two (2) 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" strips from Fabric D
Four (4) 1 1/2” x 17 1/2” strips from Fabric E
One (1) 2 1/2" square from Fabric H
One (1) 3 1/2" square from Fabric H
Two (2) 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" strips from Fabric H
Two (2) 2 1/2" x 11 1/2" strips from Fabric H
Backing - 20" x 20" square
Binding- 1 1/2" x 78" long strip
How to Make the Template
Draw a 10 1/2" square on card stock paper and cut in half on the diagonal. To make more of a permanent template trace your triangle onto a clear plastic template sheet made by Dritz Quilting. I love making templates for all my quilting projects. (it makes life a little easier)
Step 1: Making your Triangle Strip Units
Sew your 2" x WOF strips from Fabric B,C, F,G, and H together and press seams to one direction. Take your triangle template and cut out two triangles facing
the same direction.
Step 2: Assembling Other Triangles
Next sew a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"strip from Fabric D to each side of a 3 1/2" square from Fabric H. Press as you go. Now sew a 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" strip from Fabric D to the top and bottom. To finish off your block sew a 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" strip from Fabric H to the top and bottom and then sew a 2 1/2" x 11 1/2" strip to the sides of your piece!
Now take your triangle template and line the diagonal side of your template diagonally on your block and cut two triangles!
Step 3: Finishing Touches
Last step is to sew the strips in the center of our mini! Sew a 1 1/2" x 17 1/2" strip from Fabric A and E together to create four of these units. Sew your 2 1/2" square from Fabric H in between two of these units. Following the mini quilt illustration sew your strip units to your triangles and then sew your center strip to both sides of your mini quilt!
Square off your piece t0 17" x 17". Now it's time to quilt your mini masterpiece! I did some improv straight line quilting creating triangles within my mini. I decided to add some hand sewn stitches with some thinker embroidery thread. I like to try new things every time I quilt something. It's my time to get creative with my quilting and enjoy the process.
I binded my mini with the great orange textured denim from the Denim Studio which frames my mini marvelously! This is the start to my Mini ColorFUN Collection. I can't wait to create more mini's inspired by the ColorFUN color of the month! Stay tuned to my colorful mini quilt adventure! :)
Enjoy,
Meli