How to Make a Souvenir Photo Quilt

A hand-sewn quilt on which you have printed a photograph taken in an important moment can prove to be an excellent gift, and make beautiful memories indelible.A quilt can become an excellent furnishing accessory for a sofa and also remind you of some happy moments in your life.With a little time and energy on your hands, you too will be able to make this beautiful quilt.

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   Choose the size of the quilt you want to make. The standard measurements of a bed, based on its specific type, are as follows:

   • Standard mattress size:
   • Single 80 x 190 cm
   • Square and a half 120 x 190 cm
   • Double room 160 x 190 cm
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   Divide the size of your quilt by the size of the fabric sections you want to sew. Then add the thickness of the stitching, the size of the borders and any other elements that characterize the design of your quilt.
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   Get enough material to make the quilt in the size you choose. For the section of the quilt that will host the photograph, choose a white or very pale fabric.
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   Before cutting and sewing the quilt, wash and iron all the fabric parts you purchased.
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   Transfer the chosen photograph onto the fabric following the instructions in this guide: Transfer Photographs to Fabrics.
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   Then proceed to make your quilt by following the instructions in this tutorial: Making a Quilt.
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